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Red Sox To Add Craig Breslow

The Red Sox will acquire reliever Craig Breslow from the Diamondbacks, a source has confirmed.

The Angels were also looking at Breslow.

Boston will send Matt Albers and Scott Podsednik to Arizona to complete the trade.

Via Jack Magruder/FOX Sports (via Twitter)


D-Backs Pull Prospect From Start, Stirring Trade Rumors

The Diamondbacks have pulled pitching prospect Patrick Corbin from his scheduled start for the Triple-A Aces on Tuesday.

The decision has lead to speculation that Arizona could include Corbin in a deadline trade.

Via Chris Gabel/RGJ.com (via Twitter)


D-Backs Want To Acquire Frontline Starting Pitcher

The Diamondbacks are trying to swing a trade for a frontline starting pitcher, according to multiple sources.

The identity of the pitcher is unknown, but Philadelphia's Cliff Lee and Seattle's Felix Hernandez may be the targets.

The Mariners have consistently denied that they will trade Hernandez, but they inquired about Arizona's Justin Upton earlier this month, according to a source.

Via Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports


D-Backs Acquire Chris Johnson From Astros

The Diamondbacks have acquired third baseman Chris Johnson from the Astros for two minor-league outfielders.

Johnson, 27, is batting .279 with eight home runs and 41 RBIs this season, his third with Houston.

Via ESPN.com


Mets' Matt Harvey K's 11 In Debut

Matt Harvey, a top draft pick in 2010, dazzled in his major league debut Thursday night, holding Arizona to three hits and striking out 11 over 5 1/3 innings in the New York Mets' 3-1 win over the D-Backs.

Via ESPN.com


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