CHICAGO — The Cubs acquired talented right-hander Rich Harden in a six-player deal with the Athletics on Tuesday. Chicago also got right-hander Chad Gaudin, and sent promising right-hander Sean Gallagher, outfielders Matt Murton and Eric Patterson and minor-leaguer Josh Donaldson to the A’s.
The oft-injured Harden, eligible to be a free agent after the 2009 season, is 5-1 with a 2.34 ERA in 13 starts.
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Tigers left-hander Dontrelle Willis has tendinitis in his right knee, for which he had a cortisone shot to reduce inflammation and was fitted for a brace to provide support when he returns to Lakeland, Fla., this week to resume a program designed to help him regain control.
• Astros ace Roy Oswalt (back) is on track to start Friday’s game against the Nationals.
• Mariners left-hander Erik Bedard (shoulder) will not make his next start until after the all-star break.
• The White Sox activated first baseman Paul Konerko (oblique) and designated infielder Pablo Ozuna for assignment.
• The Indians placed reliever Scott Elarton on the 15-day DL for a “non-baseball medical condition.”
• Marlins catcher Matt Treanor was placed on the 15-day DL with a strained left hip.
• Mets right fielder Ryan Church (concussion) was placed on the 15-day DL.
• Pitcher Julian Tavarez signed with the Braves.
• Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun was added to Monday’s all-star home run derby. The Associated Press
