- The Yankees have acquired Chad Gaudin from the Padres to add depth to their bullpen. The Padres will get a PTBNL in the waiver deal.
- The Padres have extended Buddy Black's deal through 2011.
- The Twins have added veteran pitcher Carl Pavano from the Indians for a PTBNL.
- The Red Sox have signed Paul Byrd.
- The Braves have signed their first round draft pick Mike Minor.
Now the injury reports from the last few days:
- Jed Lowrie of the Red Sox is having left forearm issues.
- Jake Peavy will be back in Chicago this weekend to throw a side session off a mound. He could start a minor league rehab stint on August 13 (next Thursday).
- The Arizona D'backs have placed Justin Upton on the 15 day DL with a strained right oblique. Trent Oeltjen has been called up from AAA Reno to fill the roster spot.
- Mets' starter Jonathon Niese is out for the season after tearing his hamstring.
- Jason Bay could miss the start of the series against the Yankees with a hamstring injury.
Also, Prince Fielder has been fined but not suspended for what happened in LA, and David Ortiz will have a news conference tomorrow to take about his name showing up on the list of positive PED tests from 2003.
International League (AAA) Update
Top Hitters:
- 1. Jorge Padilla, SYR: .367
- 2. Don Kelly, TOL: .333
- 3. Jordan Brown, COL: .331
- 4. Andy Marte, COL: .327
- 5. Jeff Fiorentino, NOR: .318
We'll continue to track the minor leagues as well this month, especially AAA because Sept. call up are soon!
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