Jays get Price from Tigers
Toronto acquired all-star lefthander David Price from the Detroit Tigers, the second major move in less than a week by the Blue Jays as they chase their first postseason appearance since 1993.
Toronto acquired all-star lefthander David Price from the Detroit Tigers, the second major move in less than a week by the Blue Jays as they chase their first postseason appearance since 1993.
After acquiring slugging shortstop Troy Tulowitzki from Colorado earlier in the week, the Blue Jays tried to shore up their rotation by adding the top remaining starting pitcher on the market. Johnny Cueto was traded from Cincinnati to Kansas City, and Cole Hamels went from the Phillies to Texas.
The Blue Jays sent lefthanders Daniel Norris, Matt Boyd, and Jairo Labourt to the Tigers in the deal, which was announced by both teams Thursday. Price can become a free agent after this season.
Dodgers-Marlins-Braves
The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their pitching staff, acquiring Mat Latos from the Miami Marlins and Alex Wood, Jim Johnson, and Luis Avilan from the Atlanta Braves in a 13-player deal.
The rebuilding Braves also gave up top infield prospect Jose Peraza, paying a hefty price largely to land 30-year-old Cuban infielder Hector Olivera at a steep discount. Atlanta also got lefthanded reliever Paco Rodriguez and minor-league pitcher Zachary Bird from Los Angeles.
Los Angeles also acquired first baseman Michael Morse from Miami and injured pitcher Bronson Arroyo from the Braves.
Miami got three minor- leaguers from the Dodgers and sent a draft pick to Atlanta.
Pirates-Tigers
The Pittsburgh Pirates made another move to upgrade their bullpen, acquiring righthander Joakim Soria from the Tigers for a minor-leaguer.
The 31-year-old Soria was 3-1 with 23 saves and a 2.85 ERA in 43 appearances with Detroit this season. He didn't allow a run in 13 of his last 14 appearances.
The deal was made a few hours after the Pirates got versatile reliever Joe Blanton from Kansas City for cash.
Pittsburgh gave up infielder JaCoby Jones.
Brewers-Astros
The Houston Astros added another bat to their lineup as they make a push for the postseason by acquiring two-time all-star outfielder Carlos Gomez from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Houston, which also received righthander Mike Fiers in the deal, sent four prospects to the Brewers: lefthander Josh Hader, righthander Adrian Houser, and outfielders Brett Phillips and Domingo Santana.
The 29-year-old Gomez is hitting .262 with eight homers and 43 RBIs in 74 games for the Brewers this season.
Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin said a trade fell through Wednesday that would have sent Gomez to the New York Mets for infielder Wilmer Flores and injured pitcher Zack Wheeler.
Indians-Cardinals
The Cleveland Indians dealt outfielder Brandon Moss to the St. Louis Cardinals. In return, Cleveland received minor-league pitcher Rob Kaminsky.
Yankees-Mariners
The New York Yankees acquired utility player Dustin Ackley from the Seattle Mariners for a pair of minor-leaguers.
New York sent righthander Jose Ramirez and outfielder Ramon Flores to the Mariners in the deal.
