CLEVELAND — The Indians acquired outfielder Kosuke Fukudome from the Cubs for two prospects Thursday.
Fukudome is hitting .273 with three homers and 13 RBIs in 87 games. Through an interpreter, Fukudome said he knew little about Cleveland.
“Lake Erie is right next to it,” he said. “I know it looks like Chicago.”
Triple-A right-hander Carlton Smith and Single-A outfielder Abner Abreu were shipped to the Cubs. Outfielder Travis Buck was designated for assignment to clear roster space in Cleveland, and the Indians also received cash. Fukudome is being paid $13.5 million in 2011.
Brewers acquire infielder Lopez
MILWAUKEE — The Brewers acquired infielder Felipe Lopez from the Rays for cash. Lopez, who played 66 games with the Brewers during the second half of the 2009 season, was playing at Triple-A Durham for the Rays. He was hitting .305 with seven home runs and 37 RBIs in 48 games.
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Mets left-hander Johan Santana (shoulder) said, “I felt good” and “all my pitches were there” after throwing three scoreless innings for Single-A St. Lucie in his first start in almost 11 months.
• Twins second baseman Alexi Casilla was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain.
• The Rangers placed outfielder Craig Gentry on the seven-day concussion DL and recalled catcher Taylor Teagarden from Triple-A Round Rock.
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