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 The Tigers received Double-A right-hander Michael Fulmer and
Triple-A right-hander Luis Cessa in return.
Cespedes, 29, is hitting .293 with 18 homers and has hit four home
runs in his past six games. He joins infielders Kelly Johnson and
Juan Uribe, acquired from the Atlanta Braves a week ago, as the Mets
try to improve their offense.
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The Toronto Blue Jays continued to load up for a run to the
postseason, acquiring outfielder Ben Revere from the Philadelphia
Phillies for two minor league pitchers.
The Blue Jays have now added Revere, shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, ace
left-hander David Price and veteran reliever Mark Lowe this week.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-hander J.A. Happ from the
Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league right-hander Adrian
Sampson.
Happ, 32, was 4-6 with a 4.64 ERA over 108 2/3 innings with 82
strikeouts in 21 games (20 starts) for the Mariners this season. He
was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays on Dec. 3, 2014.
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The Baltimore Orioles got a boost to their lineup by acquiring
outfielder Gerardo Parra from the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league
pitcher Zach Davies.
Parra, who has batted lead-off in Milwaukee, should help solve the
Orioles' challenges with production from their corner outfielders.
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The St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-handed reliever Jonathan
Broxton and cash considerations from the Brewers in exchange for
minor league outfielder Malik Collymore.
Broxton, 31, a two time All-Star with the Los Angeles Dodgers, is
36-32 career with a 3.25 ERA and 118 saves. He is 1-2 with a 5.89
ERA in 40 games over 36 2/3 innings with the Brewers this season.
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The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Hunter from
the Baltimore Orioles, sending outfielder Junior Lake to Baltimore
in return.
Hunter has a 3.63 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings this
season. His ERA is 2.63 in his last 34 games. Lake is hitting .315
with seven homers at Triple-A this season and in 193 career major
league games, he has hit .241 with 16 homers. (Editing by Frank
Pingue)
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