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The Angels activated Frazier (elbow) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Frazier has been shelved since early June with right elbow inflammation, but he's been cleared to return to action after playing 10 rehab games. The veteran infielder is likely slated for a reserve role down the stretch.

The Guardians traded Brito to the Reds on Monday in exchange for cash.

The Guardians designated Brito for assignment earlier in the day, but the Reds were willing to use a 40-man roster spot on Brito for the time being. More of a bat-first prospect than the typical Guardians middle infielder, Brito had been passed over in Cleveland, so a change of scenery is welcome. The 24-year-old switch hitter slashed .237/.351/.394 with nine home runs and seven steals in 83 games at Triple-A with the Guardians organization.

Palacios went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Monday's 13-9 win over Colorado.

Palacios got in on Tampa Bay's offensive outburst, pulling a two-run homer down the right-field line in the ninth inning. Monday marked the second baseman's first multi-hit game since July 7 after he had struggled mightily at the plate in recent weeks. Overall, the 29-year-old is hitting .229/.325/.346 with five homers, 32 RBI, 32 runs and nine stolen bases across 82 contests.

Edman went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in a loss to the Cubs on Monday.

Edman capped a torrid beginning to the contest by Los Angeles, slamming a three-run homer to left field on just the fifth pitch by opposing starter Matthew Boyd. Despite the fast start, the Dodgers ultimately suffered their fourth straight defeat. For Edman, the long ball was big because is snapped a four-game hitless stretch at the plate during which he had gone 0-for-14. Even with that mini slump, the utility man has posted a .300/.378/.458 slash line with three homers, 20 runs, 21 RBI and three stolen bases through 37 contests.

Basabe (forearm) will start at second base and bat seventh in Monday's game versus the Rangers.

Basabe was lifted from Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Padres after being hit on the left forearm by a pitch, but he's back in the lineup a day later. He'll be making his third consecutive start and has gone 3-for-9 with a pair of home runs early on in his stint with the Giants. With the Giants trading away Luis Arraez and Heliot Ramos ahead of Monday's deadline, Basabe could get the chance to play on at least a semi-regular basis in the short term.

The Twins traded Pena, Dasan Hill, John Klein and $250K in international cap space to the Blue Jays on Monday in exchange for Jeff Hoffman, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Pena is an undersized (5-foot-10, 150 pounds) second baseman known for his bat-to-ball ability. He is slashing .300/.373/.362 with one home run, 20 steals and more walks (9.1 BB%) than strikeouts (7.0 K%) in 83 games across Single-A and High-A. Pena was more productive in a repeat of Single-A (114 wRC+) than at the more age-appropriate High-A (71 wRC+).

The Giants acquired Mayer (forearm) from the Red Sox on Monday in exchange for left-hander Erik Miller and outfielder Carlos Gutierrez.

The Red Sox are selling low on Mayer, who has slashed just .223/.278/.346 in his first 364 plate appearances at the major-league level. He's just 23 years old and was considered an elite prospect not long ago, making Mayer a nice get for the Giants. On the shelf since June 26 due to a stress reaction in his left forearm, Mayer has resumed taking part in fielding drills and hitting off a tee and facing soft-toss pitching, but he remains without a timetable to return to game action. He could take over as San Francisco's everyday second baseman once he's back to full health.

Arraez will travel to Philadelphia on Monday and is expected to be formally activated by the Phillies ahead of Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

The Phillies acquired Arraez and right-hander Caleb Kilian from the Giants earlier Monday, sending back minor-league right-handers Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair to San Francisco in the deal. A four-time All-Star and three-time batting champion, Arraez is expected to settle into an everyday role at second base upon joining the team, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Bryson Stott has been serving as the Phillies' primary option at the keystone this season, but he's likely to move to third base to accommodate Arraez. Meanwhile, Alec Bohm is expected to shift across the diamond to first base, which would shift Bryce Harper into a regular role in right field for the first time since April 2022.

The Blue Jays acquired Smith and right-hander Josh Stephan from the Rangers on Monday in exchange for left-hander Adam Macko, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Smith was sent to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday after the Rangers had been prioritizing Ezequiel Duran and Nicky Lopez ahead of him as utility options, but the versatile 28-year-old should have a better chance at earning a larger role in Toronto. Though he's mustered a lowly .571 OPS in 154 plate appearances at the big-league level in 2026, the left-handed-hitting Smith has held his own against right-handed pitching over parts of five seasons in the majors, slashing .239/.330/.355 (98 wRC+) across 470 contests. Smith, who is under club control through 2028, will join the big club in Houston ahead of Monday's series opener versus the Astros.

The Guardians designated Brito for assignment Monday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

A spot on the 40-man roster needed to be freed for the arrival of Jo Adell. Brito posted just a .505 OPS in 15 games for the Guardians earlier this season and has slashed just .237/.351/.394 with nine homers this year at Triple-A Columbus. However, Brito is only 24 and boasts a career .373 on-base percentage in the minors. There will likely be interest in the infielder on waivers.