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The Rays would seem to be giving up some upside here, but the 27-year-old Lowe just hasn’t shown the same ability the last two years that he did in 2023. In his place comes Lux, who showed very little power last year but can provide on-base ability and fit at second. This trade seems like good news for Chandler Simpson, as a left-handed bat has been removed from the outfield mix. It’s also good for Sal Stewart in Cincinnati, not that Stewart really should have been blocked by Lux for infield or DH at-bats. Lowe will probably get to step in as the Angels’ center fielder against right-handers, and he still might have some mixed-league value with his stolen base ability.

The 26-year-old exercised the opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the White Sox and is now free to explore the open market. Harris has hit .233/.333/.302 with zero homers, five RBI and a 7/6 K/BB ratio in 52 plate appearances between the White Sox and Astros this season.

Márquez has been working out of the bullpen at Triple-A El Paso during his minor league rehab assignment and it sounds like that’s how he’ll be eased back into action with the Padres as well. Márquez has posted a 5.76 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and a 19/12 K/BB ratio over 29 2/3 innings on the season.

The 34-year-old hurler has been terrific between stints on the injured list this season, registering a 2.51 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and a 22/8 K/BB ratio over 32 1/3 innings in 36 appearances. No word yet on how long he’ll be shelved for. German Marquez was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move on Thursday.

Espinal elected free agency from the Dodgers in mid-June after refusing an outright assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 31-year-old hit .268 (15-for-56) with one home run and seven RBI in 31 games during his time with the Dodgers. He’ll add quality infield depth for the Rangers and should get an opportunity with the big league club in relatively short order.

Voth elected free agency from the Twins last week rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A St. Paul. The 34-year-old right-hander has made three appearances in the big leagues this season, posting a 9.90 ERA, 2.50 WHIP and a 3/6 K/BB ratio over 10 innings between the Twins and Blue Jays.

The Athletics needed to make room on the active roster for the return of José Suarez and unfortunately for Krook he wound up on the outside looking in this time. The 31-year-old southpaw holds a catastrophic 17.18 ERA, 2.73 WHIP and a 5/4 K/BB ratio over 3 2/3 innings in five appearances with the A’s this season.

The 28-year-old southpaw rejoins his team after missing the first half of the week while he welcomed a new addition to the family. He returns to a 4.01 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and a 24/6 K/BB ratio over 24 2/3 innings with the A’s this season. Matt Krook was designated for assignment in a corresponding move on Thursday.

Betts was scratched from Wednesday’s lineup against the Athletics due to soreness in his right wrist, but it appears to have been only a minor issue. The 33-year-old shortstop has been sizzling at the plate as of late, slashing .373/.408/.657 with five homers and 11 RBI over 71 plate appearances in his last 16 games.

Cavalli was also suspended for seven games, while Miles Mikolas got a five-game ban and Nate Eaton was levied a three-game suspension and all were handed undisclosed fines for their roles in the fracas. All of the suspensions will start on Friday unless they are appealed. Even if Contreras does have his suspension reduced by a game or two, he’s still going to miss at least a handful of games, much to the detriment of fantasy managers.

Based on that timeline, it sounds like he received the internal brace procedure instead of the full Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery for the third time. Either way, he’s going to be shelved until around the All-Star break in 2027.