Jim Thome is headed to the Orioles, whose struggling offense is in dire need of some punch. Thome was traded from the Phillies on Saturday for two minor leaguers, right-hander Kyle Simon and catcher Gabriel Lino.

The Red Sox have traded Kevin Youkilis to the White Sox for Brent Lillibridge and Zach Stewart. Chicago will also receive cash as part of the deal. Boston will pay the White Sox $5.5 million, according to a report. The third baseman is due about $7 million.

The Royals today traded minor league right-handed pitcher Sean O’Sullivan to the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. The 24-year-old O'Sullivan was 5-4 with a 6.75 ERA in 17 appearances, including five starts, for Triple-A Omaha. He pitched in the Major Leagues with the Angels and Royals from 2009-2011, compiling a 10-14 record with a 6.13 ERA in 43 games (34 starts).