The Royals have traded utility man Willie Bloomquist to the Reds for a player to be named or cash considerations. The 32-year-old Bloomquist was hitting .265 in 72 games for the Royals with 10 doubles, a triple, three home runs, 17 RBI, 31 runs scored and eighth stolen bases in 13 attempts. He signed a two-year contract with Kansas City prior to the 2009 season.

The Rangers acquired Jeff Francoeur, a right-handed bat that has hit pretty well against left-handed pitching, from the Mets in exchange for infielder Joaquin Arias on Tuesday. Mets assistant GM John Ricco said the Mets would not be shedding any salary in the deal. Meaning they would be responsible for the prorated remainder of Francoeur's $5M salary, and Arias' salary would be paid by Texas.