The first-place Twins made their revamped bullpen more versatile for the pennant race by acquiring left-handed reliever Brian Fuentes from the Angels for a player to be named later, according to an Associated Press report.

The Dodgers have acquired catcher Rod Barajas from the Mets for cash, according to an Associated Press report. The Dodgers announced the deal before Sunday?s game against the Reds.

The Cardinals have acquired third baseman Pedro Feliz from the Astros. St. Louis will send minor league pitcher David Carpenter to Houston for the much-needed help at third base.

The NL East-leading Braves bulked up for the pennant chase Wednesday, acquiring slugging first baseman Derrek Lee from the Cubs for three minor league pitchers, according to an Associated Press report.

The Kansas City Royals announced today that the club has traded outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a player to be named. The Royals also sent cash considerations to the Giants to complete the deal. The 34-year old Guillen was hitting .255 with 16 home runs and 62 RBI in 106 games for the Royals prior to being designated for assignment on August 5.

The Kansas City Royals announced today that the club has traded outfielder Jose Guillen to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a player to be named. The Royals also sent cash considerations to the Giants to complete the deal. The 34-year old Guillen was hitting .255 with 16 home runs and 62 RBI in 106 games for the Royals prior to being designated for assignment on August 5.

The Giants added depth and versatility to their infield, acquiring Mike Fontenot from the Cubs on Wednesday, according to an Associated Press report. ?It?s been a strange day so far,? Fontenot said. ?Coming to the field to get your work in and went up the stairs after hitting and they called me in the office. I?m excited for the opportunity. Knowing the Giants are in the thick of it really gets you pumped up.? San Francisco sent Class-A center fielder Evan Crawford to the Cubs, who weren?t sure yet at which level Crawford would play.