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Mariners reliever Trent Thornton left the field on a cart in the ninth inning of a 6-0 win over the Rangers and said he would have an MRI on Friday.

The Braves and Reds combined for 16 runs on 16 hits in the eighth inning, marking just the third time in MLB history that both teams scored eight or more runs in the same inning.

The Diamondbacks traded right-hander Shelby Miller and lefty Jordan Montgomery to the MLB-leading Brewers on Thursday.

Veteran right-hander Charlie Morton, who has gone 7-1 with a 3.66 ERA since rejoining the Orioles' rotation in May, has been traded to the Tigers.

Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, who is hitting .231 with eight home runs this season, has been traded from the Giants to the Royals.

The Yankees sent Oswald Peraza to the Angels and acquired Jose Caballero from the Rays in what was effectively a swap of infielders on Thursday.

Willi Castro, who has played six positions and has pitched an inning for the Twins this season, has been traded to the Cubs in exchange for two prospects.

The Red Sox acquired starter Dustin May from the Dodgers on Thursday, filling their need for pitching help. Los Angeles received outfield prospect James Tibbs III in return.

The Rangers are acquiring right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks in exchange for three pitchers, sources told ESPN.

The Padres have acquired first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano from the Orioles in exchange for six minor-league players.