The Blue Jays have acquired outfielder Fred Lewis from the Giants. The deal was rumored for days and was finally completed on Thursday night. San Francisco will receive a player to be named later or cash. "He's a guy we think can improve our bench," general manager Alex Anthopoulo said. "He can run a little bit and is someone we think can be a good left-handed bat off the bench. If we get an injury and he needs to get thrust into more playing time at least he's done it before and is more familiar with that type of role."

The Royals have acquired right-handed pitcher Luis Mendoza from the Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. Mendoza was added to the Royals? 40-man roster, putting the roster at 40, and is expected to join the club in Arlington tonight. Mendoza, 26, made five relief appearances for the Rangers this spring, posting a 4.50 ERA in 14.0 innings, walking four and striking out six. He spent nearly the entire 2009 season with Oklahoma City (AAA), posting a 6-7 record with a 4.53 ERA in 25 games, including 18 starts. Born in Veracruz, Mexico, Mendoza, originally signed as a non-drafted free agent by Boston in 2000, currently lives in Mexico City.

The Giants have traded minor league LHP Ben Snyder to Texas in exchange for minor league LHP Edwin Escobar.