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 The Kansas City Star reported that an outbreak of chickenpox has hit
the Royals clubhouse and at least two players -- outfielder Alex
Rios and All-Star reliever Kelvin Herrera -- are infected.
Rios and Herrera will be quarantined and out of action for about two
weeks, as the Royals try to contain this illness.
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New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is on crutches and will
be out of the lineup for at least two more weeks while a bone bruise
heals.
Teixeira underwent tests on Tuesday that showed his sore right shin
does not have a broken bone but rather a serious bruise.
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The Yankees called up former All-Star closer and Rookie of the Year
Andrew Bailey. Bailey returns to the major leagues at age 31 for the
first time since the 2013 season when suffered a shoulder injury
with the Boston Red Sox.
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Cuban infielder Hector Olivera was called up to the major leagues
for the first time by the Atlanta Braves.
Four months after defecting from his native country, Olivera signed
a six-year, $62.5 million contract that included a $28 million
signing bonus with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who dealt him to Atlanta
in July as part of a three-team, 13-player trade that included the
Miami Marlins.
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The Toronto Blue Jays traded veteran outfielder Chris Heisey to the
Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named and cash
considerations.
Heisey was released by the Dodgers on Aug. 7 and signed as a free
agent with the Blue Jays on Aug. 13.
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For the second time in 25 years, the commissioner of Major League
Baseball denied a request to reinstate Shoeless Joe Jackson.
Rob Manfred responded to an appeal from the Shoeless Joe Jackson
Museum in South Carolina with a denial to "reopen" the matter of the
banned for accepted $5,000 to throw the 1919 World Series along with
seven others.
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Alex Gordon was activated from the disabled list and joined the
expanded roster of the Kansas City Royals.
The All-Star left fielder missed seven weeks with a groin strain.
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The Seattle Mariners added right-handers Jose Ramirez and Tony Zych,
infielder Shawn O'Malley and outfielder Stefan Romero as rosters
expanded to 40 players. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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