The Red Sox acquired veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd and cash considerations on Saturday in a trade with the Cubs, according to an MLB.com report. To acquire Byrd, the Red Sox sent right-hander Michael Bowden, who was designated for assignment last week, and a player to be named to Chicago.

The Giants have traded catcher Chris Stewart to the Yankees in exchange for pitcher George Kontos. In turn, New York has sent Francisco Cervelli to Triple-A.

The Reds have traded third baseman Juan Francisco to the Braves for right-hander J.J. Hoover. Francisco, 24, was competing with Todd Frazier to back up Scott Rolen. Francisco was signed by Cincinnati in 2004 and was out of minor league options.