The Los Angeles Angels have acquired Kirk Nieuwenhuis from the New York Mets.

The Mets will receive cash in the transaction.

New York designated the outfielder for assignment last week, putting him in limbo.

The Chicago Cubs have traded Welington Castillo to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for reliever Yoervis Medina.

Castillo, 28, has played his entire six-year career for Chicago after the catcher was signed as an amateur free agent in 2004.

Medina, 26, who had a 3.00 ERA and one save in 12 games for the Mariners this season, will report to Triple-A Iowa.

The Pirates today acquired left-handed pitcher Jayson Aquino from the Blue Jays for cash considerations. Aquino has been optioned to Single-A Bradenton. The announcement was made by Pirates Executive Vice President, GM Neal Huntington.

Aquino, who was designated for assignment on May 5, went 2-2 with a 2.81 ERA in five starts this season with Single-A Dunedin of the Florida State League.

The 22-year-old Aquino was originally signed by the Rockies as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, 2009. He entered the 2013 campaign rated as Colorado’s ninth-best prospect according to Baseball America.

The Kansas City Royals have acquired catcher Drew Butera from Los Angeles Angels for minor league infielder Ryan Jackson.

Butera, 31, hit .190 (4-for-21) in 10 games with the Angels this season.

To make room for Butera on the 40-man roster, Kansas City transferred left-hander Tim Collins to the 60-day disabled list. He is recovering from Tommy John surgery in March.