A three-time All-Star, Cordero amassed 329 saves over 14 seasons and five teams before arriving in Houston in 2012 from Toronto as part of a deal that sent three pitchers to the Blue Jays in return for Cordero, outfielder Ben Francisco and five prospects. Unfortunately, the 37-year-old had reached the end of the line and lost three games before he was placed on the disabled list and was later released.