The New York Yankees announced today that they have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Jhonny Nunez from the Washington Nationals in exchange for infielder Alberto Gonzalez. Nunez, 22, appeared in 26 games (17 starts) combined with Single-A Potomac and Double-A Harrisburg, going 2-8 with a 4.85 ERA (97H, 52R, 48ER, 27BB and 90K) while holding opponents to a .278 batting average. In nine relief appearances this season, he has allowed only two runs in 9.0 innings pitched with a .233 opponents? batting average. A native of the Dominican Republic, Nunez was originally signed by the Dodgers as a non-drafted free agent in 2003. He was acquired by the Nationals on August 31, 2006, in exchange for outfielder Marlon Anderson.

The Marlins bolstered their bullpen hours before Thursday?s trade deadline, acquiring left-hander Arthur Rhodes from the Mariners for a minor-league pitcher, as reported by Yahoo.com.

The Yankees traded reliever LaTroy Hawkins to the Astros on Wednesday for minor league infielder Matt Cusick, according to an Associated Press report.

The Braves received first baseman Casey Kotchman and pitching prospect Stephen Marek, a hard-throwing reliever for Mark Teixeira. Teixeira, 28, brings power and superb defense after 4 1/2 seasons in Texas and the equivalent of one full season in Atlanta. He will bat third in the order, between Maicer Izturis and Guerrero, Angels Manager Mike Scioscia said. "Mark's definitely a two-way player," Scioscia said. "Mark can play defense and hit from two sides of the plate. He's a presence in the middle of the lineup. "We know what Casey can do. He's a terrific player having a terrific year. Mark Teixeira is a guy who brings us a presence that's tough to put into words what he's going to mean to our club." "No doubt, we'll be deeper, whether it's lefty or righty."

The Cardinals on Saturday traded righthander Anthony Reyes to the Indians for fellow minor league pitcher Luis Perdomo, as reported by Yahoo.com.

The Indians traded third baseman Casey Blake and cash to the Dodgers for two minor leaguers on Saturday, as reported by the Associated Press. Blake is joining the Dodgers for the post-season run and is expected to play third base. In exchange for Blake, the Indians got catcher Carlos Santana and right-hander Jonathan Meloan.

The Diamondbacks on Tuesday acquired righthander Jon Rauch from the Nationals for infielder Emilio Bonifacio, as reported by Yahoo.com. Rauch went 4-2 with a 2.98 ERA and 17 saves in 48 appearances this season as the Nationals? closer.

The Astros acquired pitcher Randy Wolf from the Padres on Tuesday in exchange for minor leaguer Chad Reineke, according to an Associated Press report.

According to a Yahoo.com report on Sunday, the Brewers have acquired second baseman Ray Durham from the Giants. Durham is hitting .293 for the Giants, with an on-base percentage of .385, and could help the Brewers as a utility player. But it is also very possible that he will press Rickie Weeks, the Brewers' every-day second baseman for playing time.

The Diamondbacks acquired first baseman Tony Clark from the Padres on Thursday for minor league pitcher Evan Scribner, as reported by the Associated Press.