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If social media is any indicator, new Blue Jays infielder Paul DeJong should fit in just fine in Toronto.

The Astros are acquiring Justin Verlander from the New York Mets for outfielders Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford, two top-five prospects in Houston's farm system, sources said.

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired infielder Paul DeJong from the St. Louis Cardinals.

Veteran reliever Brad Hand is heading to the Braves after being acquired from the Rockies, marking his sixth team since the 2020 season.

The Padres are finalizing a trade to acquire left-handed starter Rich Hill and first baseman Ji Man Choi from the Pirates, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop and American League batting leader Bo Bichette left Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning with a sore right knee after hitting a single, and was replaced by veteran Santiago Espinal in the field.

The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder AJ Pollock and utilityman Mark Mathias from the Seattle Mariners on Monday for a player to be named later.

The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring Mark Canha from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league right-hander Justin Jarvis.

The Chicago Cubs acquired veteran third baseman Jeimer Candelario, 29, has 16 home runs and an .823 OPS this season, from the Washington Nationals in exchange for two prospects Monday night.

The Cincinnati Reds acquired reliever Sam Moll in a trade with the Oakland Athletics on Monday.

The struggling Arizona Diamondbacks acquired closer Paul Sewald from the Seattle Mariners on Monday, hoping to shore up a bullpen that has faltered over the past month and taken Arizona from leading the NL West to out of a playoff spot, sources told ESPN.

The Rays have acquired right-hander Aaron Civale from the Guardians in a trade that sends first baseman Kyle Manzardo to Cleveland.

The Yankees recalled right-handed pitcher Jhony Brito from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Monday night's game against the Rays in place of scheduled starter Domingo German, who has an arm issue.

The Miami Marlins activated center fielder Jazz Chisholm from the 10-day injured list Monday for this week's key series against division rival Philadelphia Phillies.

The Colorado Rockies, a day after a major trade with the Los Angeles Angels, activated a pair of infielders to their roster Monday, bringing back Brendan Rodgers from the 60-day injured list and recalling Coco Montes from Triple-A Albuquerque.

The Los Angeles Angels made a late audible on Monday, naming right-hander Chase Silseth their starting pitcher for the opener of a three-game series against the host Atlanta Braves.

Major League Baseball has paid its $185 million settlement of a lawsuit by minor leaguers alleging violations of minimum wage laws.

Prior to the start of july selection, former Angels clubhouse attendant Brian Harkins settled with defamation lawsuit with the team.

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The Braves have reinstated left-hander A.J. Minter from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett.