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The Padres transferred Adam (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

Adam's initial placement on the IL was retroactive to June 30, so he won't be eligible for activation until Aug. 29 after Monday's transaction, which was made for the purpose of opening up a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly acquired Hunter Stratton. According to MLB.com, Adam has yet to start a throwing program but is expected to resume playing catch in the near future while he works his way back from a right shoulder strain.

The Pirates acquired Moore from the Padres on Monday in exchange for right-hander Hunter Stratton.

Moore is a 26-year-old reliever who has never pitched in the majors. He has posted a 6.14 ERA with more walks (19) than strikeouts (17) in 14.2 innings at Triple-A this season.

The Padres acquired Stratton from the Pirates on Monday in exchange for right-hander Andrew Moore.

Stratton was designated for assignment a couple days ago by Pittsburgh, but the Padres were able to find a spot for him on their 40-man roster. Stratton, a 29-year-old righty, already went through this process earlier in the season when Atlanta DFA'd him, and he was then dealt to Pittsburgh for catcher Joey Bart. He's logged 32.2 innings in the minors and 3.1 innings in the majors this season.

The Athletics acquired Johnson from the Phillies on Monday in exchange for outfielder Colby Thomas.

Johnson has yet to find much success in the majors, putting up a 7.18 ERA and 37:21 K:BB over 31.1 frames covering parts of three seasons. However, he's a hard thrower who holds a 2.17 ERA and 40:11 K:BB across 29 frames this season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Johnson might get a chance to pitch high-leverage innings as part of a patchwork Athletics bullpen.

The Cardinals acquired Santana, right-hander Daniel Eagen and a player to be named later from the Diamondbacks on Monday in exchange for outfielder Lars Nootbaar.

A 21-year-old lefty reliever, Santana has a 0.57 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 21:6 K:BB and 76.7 percent groundball rate in 15.2 innings across 11 appearances since getting promoted to Double-A in late June. He possesses a solid fastball and slider, and his 10.6 percent walk rate this season is a career-best mark.

The Marlins acquired Vodnik from the Rockies on Monday in exchange for Connor Norby and Aiden May, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports.

Vodnik has logged a 5.25 ERA and 26:19 K:BB over 36 frames this season for the Rockies. The 26-year-old is a hard thrower and boasts a career 54.3 percent groundball rate, but a 16 percent strikeout rate in 2026 is disheartening. Vodnik could get a chance to fill in a leverage role in the Miami bullpen, though Pete Fairbanks should remain the team's closer.

Pittsburgh recalled Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

After being optioned to Indianapolis last Wednesday, Eisert will rejoin the Pirates less than a week later with Mitch Keller (arm) going on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Over 32 appearances in the majors this season between stops with the White Sox and Pirates, the left-handed reliever owns a 6.29 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 40:12 K:BB across 34.1 innings.

The Pirates traded Bidois, Hyun Seung Lee and Brian Sanchez to the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Lake Bachar, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

A 25-year-old righty reliever, Bidois was optioned to Triple-A on July 1. He logged a 6.32 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB in 15.2 innings out of the big-league bullpen.

The Pirates acquired Yates from the Angels on Monday in exchange for right-hander Kyle Robinson, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Yates has logged a 3.95 ERA and 36:12 K:BB over 27.1 innings for the Halos this season. The 39-year-old will likely slot into a setup role as part of a retooled Pittsburgh bullpen. Yates will become a free agent after the season.

The Cardinals acquired Ferguson from the Reds on Monday in exchange for $250,000 in international bonus pool money, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Ferguson will help the bullpen from the left side after the Cardinals traded JoJo Romero (abdomen) earlier Monday. The 30-year-old Ferguson has collected a 4.01 ERA and 22:11 K:B over 24.2 frames for the Reds this season and is an impending free agent.