NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees have acquired veteran slugger Kendrys Morales from the Oakland Athletics.New York is also getting cash from Oakland and will send a player to be named or cash in the deal announced by the teams Tuesday night.The A's acquired Morales from Toronto on March 27, and the 13-year major league veteran appeared in 34 games. The switch-hitter batted .204 with one homer and seven RBIs before being designated for assignment Monday.The Yankees added Morales a day after putting Miguel Andújar back on the injured list with a small labrum tear in his right shoulder. New York has 13 players on the IL, and Andújar had been the Yankees' best remaining fit at designated hitter.Morales is in the final year of a $33 million, three-year contract.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez is expected to miss four to six weeks after being diagnosed with a grade 1 lat strain in his right side.Seattle manager Scott Servais said Tuesday that an MRI revealed the extent of the injury. Hernandez was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday and was originally diagnosed as having a shoulder strain. Servais said the injury is similar to the lat strain suffered by Hunter Strickland early in the season, just not as severe.Hernandez landed on the injured list a day after he pitched 2 1/3 innings against Boston, giving up six hits and seven earned runs in his second-shortest start of the season. Hernandez lasted only one inning in April against Kansas City, but left that game because of an illness.Hernandez said he's hopeful he will be out only a couple of weeks.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was placed on administrative leave Tuesday by Major League Baseball following his arrest for investigation of misdemeanor domestic battery.Urias was taken into custody Monday night in the parking lot of a shopping mall, Los Angeles police spokeswoman Norma Eisenman said Tuesday. No details were released.MLB subsequently placed the left-hander on administrative leave while it looks into his arrest. The leave was effective Tuesday and can last up to seven days. In previous MLB investigations, the length of the administrative leave has frequently been extended while the probe continues.MLB and the players' association agreed to a domestic violence policy in 2015, giving the commissioner the right to investigate and impose discipline. If discipline is warranted, a paid leave can be converted to a suspension without pay. Players cited previously under the policy include Jose Reyes, Aroldis Chapman, Yasiel Puig, Hector Olivera, Jeurys Familia, Steven... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the arrest of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias (all times local):3:28 p.m.Major League Baseball has placed Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias on administrative leave while it looks into his arrest in a domestic battery case.MLB said in a statement that Urias' leave is effective Tuesday and can last up to seven days. In previous MLB investigations, the length of the administrative leave has frequently been extended while the probe continues. MLB and the players' association agreed to a domestic violence policy in 2015, giving the commissioner the right to investigate and impose discipline.Los Angeles police arrested Urias on Monday for investigation of misdemeanor domestic battery in the parking lot of a shopping mall. No details have been released.___9:10 a.m.The Los Angeles Dodgers say they are gathering information about the arrest of pitcher Julio Urias and do not have any immediate comment.Los Angeles police arrested Urias around 7:30 p.m. Monday... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Infielder Jed Lowrie's debut for the New York Mets is being delayed because he strained his hamstring while in the minors to work his way back from an injured left knee.Mets manager Mickey Callaway said before Tuesday night's game at the Washington Nationals that Lowrie will head back to Florida and be reassessed in a couple of weeks.Lowrie signed a $20 million, two-year contract as a free agent this offseason but felt pain in his left knee early in spring training and began the season on the injured list.He's been playing at Triple-A Syracuse and the Mets were hoping to call him up this week. But the 35-year-old Lowrie had a setback with the hamstring over the weekend, and was seen by a doctor Monday."He's down about it. He's frustrated. He wants to come up here and help the team," Callaway said.Lowrie was a first-time All-Star last season with a career-high 99 RBIs for Oakland.In other injury news, Callaway said left-handed pitcher Jason Vargas was scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday as he comes back from left hamstring tightness, while lefty Steven Matz planned to play catch to test his left forearm irritation. Matz went on the IL on May 5, and Vargas a day earlier.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nicky Lopez had just been benched for the second time in three days at Triple-A Omaha when he was called into manager Brian Poldberg's office and ordered to hand over his cell phone."That's odd," Lopez thought Monday night.But everything made sense when his mother picked up on the other end, and Poldberg told both of them at the same time that the 24-year-old infielder was headed to the Kansas City Royals."That's when she started crying," Lopez said, "and I got a little emotional."Lopez made the quick trip to Kansas City and immediately found his name in the starting lineup, the club's top prospect playing second base and batting second Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series against the Texas Rangers at Kauffman Stadium."I don't think I've stopped smiling, to be honest," he said. "My phone's been blowing up, which has been cool, seeing everyone supporting me. People I haven't talked to in a while. It's just been awesome. It's been a great 24 hours. I'm... [More]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals are giving top prospect Nicky Lopez his big league shot, summoning him from Triple-A Omaha and putting him right into the starting lineup for their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.The 24-year-old Lopez was the Royals' fifth-round pick in the 2016 draft. He was hitting .353 with a .457 on-base percentage with the Storm Chasers. Lopez also has struck out just five times in 116 at-bats, the fewest of anybody in the Pacific Coast League.He was batting second and playing second base against the Rangers, while the versatile Whit Merrifield — one of Kansas City's best hitters — was moved to right field and will lead off.The Royals optioned right-hander Jake Newberry to Omaha to clear roster space for him.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias has been arrested for investigation of misdemeanor domestic battery.He was taken into custody Monday night in the parking lot of the Beverly Center shopping mall, Los Angeles police spokeswoman Norma Eisenman said Tuesday. No details were released.The Dodgers said in a statement that they learned about what happened Tuesday morning and had no immediate comment while they are gathering information."Every allegation of domestic violence must be taken seriously and addressed promptly," the team said. "And we will cooperate fully with the authorities and Major League Baseball to ensure that that happens in this case."Major League Baseball also issued a statement saying officials were aware of the incident and are gathering information. MLB and the players' association agreed to a domestic violence policy in 2015, giving the commissioner the right to investigate and impose discipline. Players may be placed on paid administrative leave during an... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — The Cleveland Indians recalled prospect Oscar Mercado from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday and placed outfielder Tyler Naquin on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain.The 24-year-old Mercado started in left field and batted sixth against the Chicago White Sox in his major league debut. He was hitting .294 with four homers, 15 RBIs and 14 stolen bases in 30 games for the farm club.Naquin's stint on the IL was retroactive to May 11. Indians manager Terry Francona said Naquin returned to Cleveland for an MRI.The Indians acquired Mercado from St. Louis in a trade of minor leaguers last year.Mercado, who learned of his call-up on Monday while golfing, said his parents, siblings and cousins were in the stands at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was arrested for investigation of misdemeanor domestic battery.He was arrested Monday at about 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Beverly Center shopping mall, Los Angeles police spokeswoman Norma Eisenman said Tuesday. No details were released.The Dodgers said in a statement that they learned about what happened Tuesday morning and had no immediate comment while they are gathering information."Every allegation of domestic violence must be taken seriously and addressed promptly," the team said. "And we will cooperate fully with the authorities and Major League Baseball to ensure that that happens in this case."MLB also issued a statement saying officials were aware of the incident and were gathering information.There was no comment on Urias' status for Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres.There also was no immediate response early Tuesday to an email sent to Urias' agent, Scott Boras.The left-hander pitched three innings of scoreless relief for his second career save Friday night in the Dodgers' 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals. He is 2-2 this season with two saves and a 3.18 ERA.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was arrested for investigation of misdemeanor domestic battery.He was arrested Monday at about 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Beverly Center shopping mall, Los Angeles police spokeswoman Norma Eisenman said Tuesday. No details were released.The Dodgers said in a statement they learned of what happened Tuesday morning and had no immediate comment while they were gathering information."Every allegation of domestic violence must be taken seriously and addressed promptly," the team said. "And we will cooperate fully with the authorities and Major League Baseball to ensure that that happens in this case."There was no comment on the pitcher's status for Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres.There also was no immediate response early Tuesday to an email sent to Urias' agent, Scott Boras.Urias pitched three innings of scoreless relief for his second career save Friday night in the Dodgers' 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the arrest of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias (all times local):9:10 a.m.The Los Angeles Dodgers say they are gathering information about the arrest of pitcher Julio Urias and do not have any immediate comment.Los Angeles police arrested Urias around 7:30 p.m. Monday for investigation of misdemeanor domestic battery in the parking lot of the Beverly Center shopping mall. No details have been released.The Dodgers' statement says the team learned of the alleged incident Tuesday morning.The statement says all allegations of domestic violence must be taken seriously and addressed promptly. It says the Dodgers will cooperate fully with authorities and Major League Baseball.There was no immediate response early Tuesday to an email seeking comment from Scott Boras, the agent who represents Urias.___8:15 a.m.Los Angeles police say Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was arrested for investigation of misdemeanor domestic battery.Police Department spokeswoman Officer Norma Eisenman says Urias was arrested at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the parking lot of the Beverly Center shopping mall.No details of the incident were released.There was no immediate response early Tuesday to emails seeking comment from the Dodgers and the agent who represents Urias.Urias pitched three innings of scoreless relief for his second career save Friday night in the Dodgers' 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police say Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was arrested for investigation of misdemeanor domestic battery.Police Department spokeswoman Officer Norma Eisenman says Urias was arrested at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the parking lot of the Beverly Center shopping mall.No details of the incident were released.There was no immediate response early Tuesday to emails seeking comment from the Dodgers and the agent who represents Urias.Urias pitched three innings of scoreless relief for his second career save Friday night in the Dodgers' 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police say Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was arrested for investigation of misdemeanor domestic battery.Police Department spokeswoman Officer Norma Eisenman says Urias was arrested at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the parking lot of the Beverly Center shopping mall.No details of the incident were released.There was no immediate response early Tuesday to emails seeking comment from the Dodgers and the agent who represents Urias.Urias pitched three innings of scoreless relief for his second career save Friday night in the Dodgers' 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.

A look at what's happening around the majors today:BRONX BOO-BOOSNo sooner do the injury-ravaged Yankees finally get a player back than two more go down. On the same day New York activated center fielder Aaron Hicks for the first time this season, third baseman Miguel Andújar and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga were placed on the 10-day injured list. The moves Monday left the Yankees with 13 players on the IL. They've put 17 on the list for 18 total stints this year — Andújar now twice because of a small labrum tear in his right shoulder. Loaisiga, the rotation replacement for injured James Paxton, has a strained rotator cuff and will be shut down for four weeks. Following a rainout Monday, J.A. Happ (2-3, 4.36) leads New York against Baltimore.TEXAS TWO-STEPPadres rookie and cowboy-hat enthusiast Chris Paddack takes on another notable Texan in a matchup with Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw. Paddack (3-1, 1.55) has become a fan favorite in San Diego for his Western get-ups, wearing cowboy... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Tuesday:BRONX BOO-BOOSNo sooner do the injury-ravaged Yankees finally get a player back than two more go down. On the same day New York activated center fielder Aaron Hicks for the first time this season, third baseman Miguel Andújar and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga were placed on the 10-day injured list. The moves Monday left the Yankees with 13 players on the IL. They've put 17 on the list for 18 total stints this year — Andújar now twice because of a small labrum tear in his right shoulder. Loaisiga, the rotation replacement for injured James Paxton, has a strained rotator cuff and will be shut down for four weeks. Following a rainout Monday, J.A. Happ (2-3, 4.36) leads New York against Baltimore.TEXAS TWO-STEPPadres rookie and cowboy-hat enthusiast Chris Paddack takes on another notable Texan in a matchup with Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw. Paddack (3-1, 1.55) has become a fan favorite in San Diego for his Western get-ups, wearing cowboy... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — No sooner do the injury-ravaged Yankees finally get a player back than two more go down.On the same day New York activated center fielder Aaron Hicks for the first time this season, third baseman Miguel Andújar and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga were placed on the 10-day injured list.The moves Monday left the Yankees with 13 players on the IL. They've put 17 on the list for 18 total stints this year — Andújar now twice because of a small labrum tear in his right shoulder. Loaisiga, the rotation replacement for injured James Paxton, has a strained rotator cuff and will be shut down for four weeks.Despite all the missing firepower, New York (24-16) has received outstanding contributions from several unheralded fill-ins and sits just a half-game behind first-place Tampa Bay in the AL East.Runner-up for 2018 AL Rookie of the Year, Andújar initially was sidelined from April 1 to May 3. He is 3 for 34 since returning and is batting .128 overall (6 for 47) without an extra-base... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia had his minor league injury rehab assignment put on hold following a setback with his lingering left knee injury.Pedroia was scratched from a game with Double-A Portland on Saturday, and his return from the rehab assignment was announced Monday.The veteran infielder has played just nine games over the past two seasons since having surgery to replace cartilage in his left knee after the 2017 season. He was 2 for 20 in six games with Boston earlier this season.Pedroia had played five games with Portland on the rehab assignment, going 4 for 16.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — No sooner do the injury-ravaged Yankees finally get a player back than two more go down.On the same day New York activated center fielder Aaron Hicks for the first time this season, third baseman Miguel Andújar and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga were placed on the 10-day injured list.The moves Monday left the Yankees with 13 players on the IL. They've put 17 on the list for 18 total stints this year — Andújar now twice because of a small labrum tear in his right shoulder. Loaisiga, the rotation replacement for injured James Paxton, has a strained rotator cuff and will be shut down for four weeks.Despite all the missing firepower, New York (24-16) has received outstanding contributions from several unheralded fill-ins and began the day just a half-game behind first-place Tampa Bay in the AL East.Runner-up for 2018 AL Rookie of the Year, Andújar initially was sidelined from April 1 to May 3. He is 3 for 34 since returning and is batting .128 overall (6 for 47) without an extra-base... [More]

CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Rodón and Nate Jones will miss the rest of the season with arm injuries, leaving the rebuilding Chicago White Sox without two key pitchers.Rodón is scheduled for Tommy John surgery to replace the ligament in his left elbow Wednesday in Los Angeles. The left-hander started on opening day and made six more appearances before he was placed on the injured list on May 2 with elbow inflammation."Given that he has yet to undergo the surgery, it's still too early to give you a precise timeline in terms of his potential return," general manager Rick Hahn said. "However in general given the timing of the surgery it is reasonable to expect Carlos to be able to rejoin us during the second half of the 2020 season."Rodón was selected by Chicago with the No. 3 pick in the 2014 amateur draft. He has shown flashes of brilliance since breaking into the majors in 2015, going 5-0 with a 1.84 ERA during one stretch last year, but he also has struggled with injuries.Rodón missed the first... [More]