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  • Jose Caballero 2B | NYY

    Yankees' Jose Caballero: Shipped to Yankees

    Caballero was traded from the Rays to the Yankees on Thursday in exchange for Everson Pereira and a player to be named later, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.

    Caballero is essentially a one-category player in fantasy, but he is tied with Oneil Cruz for the league lead with 34 steals this year. In addition to the steals, Caballero has a provided a .226 average, .327 on-base percentage and two home runs in 275 plate appearances. He should serve as a utility player in New York, and it's possible he sees even less playing time after the trade.

  • Cobb Hightower SS | BAL

    Orioles' Cobb Hightower: Lands with Orioles

    The Padres traded Hightower to the Orioles on Thursday as part of the package for Ryan O'Hearn and Ramon Laureano, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. The Orioles also received Brandon Butterworth, Victor Figueroa, Boston Bateman, Tyson Neighbors and Tanner Smith in return.

    Hightower, one of six prospects headed to Baltimore in the trade, has gotten off to a slow start in Single-A this season, slashing .239/.363/.314 with 21 RBI, 30 runs scored and seven steals through 40 games. The 20-year-old infielder will likely remain in Single-A with his new organization.

  • Chase Jaworsky SS | MIA

    Marlins' Chase Jaworsky: Dealt to Marlins

    The Marlins acquired Jaworsky, right-hander Ryan Gusto and outfielder Esmil Valencia from the Astros on Thursday in exchange for outfielder Jesus Sanchez, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

    Jaworsky, who turned 21 years old Thursday, slashed .242/.353/.359 with three home runs and 24 steals in 57 games at High-A Asheville this season. He is a plus runner and capable defender in the middle infield. Jaworsky is expected to join the Marlins' High-A affiliate in Beloit.

  • Carlos Correa SS | HOU

    Astros' Carlos Correa: Headed back to Houston

    The Astros acquired Correa (illness) and cash from the Twins on Thursday in exchange for left-hander Matt Mikulski, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

    Correa agreed to waive his no-trade clause to return to the team where he spent his first seven seasons in the big leagues. Though he's played exclusively at shortstop throughout his professional career, Correa is slated to take over at third base for the Astros, filling the spot vacated by the injured Isaac Paredes (hamstring), who could be done for the remainder of the season. Correa has slashed a disappointing .267/.319/.386 with seven home runs in 93 contests this season. He is owed around $12 million for the remainder of this season and $92 million over the next three years. Correa didn't play in the Twins' last game Wednesday after experiencing lightheadedness Tuesday, but he should be fine to play for the Astros this weekend in Boston.

  • Leo De Vries SS | ATH

    Athletics' Leo De Vries: Shipped to A's in blockbuster

    De Vries was traded from the Padres to the Athletics on Thursday along with three pitchers from San Diego in exchange for Mason Miller and JP Sears, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

    De Vries is one of baseball's top prospects, but he is over a year away from the major leagues. He isn't a lock to stick at shortstop, and now that he is in the same organization as Jacob Wilson (forearm), it's safe to assume De Vries will end up at second base long term. De Vries has slashed .245/.357/.410 with eight home runs, eight steals, a 14.1 percent walk rate and a 19.6 percent strikeout in 82 games as the youngest player at High-A.

  • Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo: Uneven performance in loss

    Perdomo went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Tigers.

    While the shortstop had a big day at the plate, highlighted by a solo shot off Tommy Kahnle in the ninth inning, Perdomo was fighting the ball in the field, committing two errors that added three unearned runs to Ryne Nelson's ledger. Perdomo snapped an 0-for-16 skid with the performance, but he wraps up July with a .322/.431/.456 slash line on the month, along with two homers, two steals, 11 runs and a whopping 17 RBI in 25 games.

  • White Sox's Colson Montgomery: Goes deep again

    Montgomery went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Phillies.

    Montgomery popped his home run in the fourth inning, his fifth long ball in his last eight starts. He's also struck out one time or fewer in each of those games, good for a 15.6 percent strikeout rate. The ability to make consistent contact was a major question for Montgomery upon his promotion, but he's handled big-league pitching well in his limited sample.

  • Darell Hernaiz SS | ATH

    Athletics' Darell Hernaiz: Goes deep in victory

    Hernaiz went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 5-4 win against Seattle on Wednesday.

    Hernaiz isn't known for his power, but he gave the A's a 4-1 lead with a 410-foot shot to left field in the fifth inning Wednesday. It was just his second start of the season after being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. Hernaiz shouldn't be looked to for power -- he hit just four home runs over 95 games with Las Vegas -- but he could provide a decent batting average boost if he plays enough, as he's hit over .300 in every minor-league stop since the beginning of the 2023 campaign.

  • Ronny Cruz SS | WAS

    Nationals' Ronny Cruz: Traded to Nats

    The Cubs traded Cruz to the Nationals on Wednesday alongside Christian Franklin in exchange for Michael Soroka, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

    Cruz has yet to make it past rookie ball since being drafted 90th overall last year. The 18-year-old infielder is slashing .271/.314/.429 through 191 plate appearances in the Arizona Complex League and will aim to join the Nationals' Single-A affiliate before the end of the season.

  • Chase Meidroth SS | CHW

    White Sox's Chase Meidroth: Exits after HBP

    Meidroth was removed from Wednesday's game against the Phillies after getting hit on his right thumb by a pitch.

    Meidroth ran for himself after taking a 90-mph sinker off his thumb in the fifth but was replaced on defense the following inning. X-rays on his thumb came back negative following his removal, and the White Sox are considering the young infielder day-to-day for now.

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