Jed and Craig love competence. They might try to swing a bigger trade later but if they can get a competent starter, who will take the bump when his spot comes up and give them a chance at a QS, that's what they care about. He throws strikes and doesn't kill you with gophers. He shouldn't cost much.
Personally I think the team prefers guys to avoid barrels more than bats. They don't seem too concerned with having a staff of power pitchers but rather they rely on contact suppression and defense.
Hey, it worked before!