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The Mariners acquired Thomas from the Mets on Friday in exchange for right-hander Ryne Stanek, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Thomas began the season with the Mets' Double-A in Binghamton and was promoted in May to Triple-A Syracuse, where he has since slashed .235/.286/.377 with five home runs and 18 RBI through 196 plate appearances. The 24-year-old outfielder will likely report to Triple-A Tacoma upon joining his new organization.

Mariners manager Scott Servais said Friday that the results of an MRI on Santos' right knee "came back OK," Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

It's not as promising as hearing that the MRI revealed nothing, but it appears Santos will avoid a stint on the IL and could be available as soon as Saturday. The right-hander was removed in the eighth inning of Wednesday's game against the Angels after being called for a balk. Before exiting, he had allowed two runs on two hits while striking out one over 0.2 innings.

The Mets traded Sulser to the Rays on Friday for cash, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Sulser was designated for assignment by the Mets on Monday, and the 34-year-old right-hander will now head to Tampa Bay. Across four major-league outings this season, Sulser has given up five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven in 4.2 innings. He had far more success across his 24 appearances with Triple-A Syracuse this season, posting a 1.48 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 30.1 frames. He'll stay at that level, with the Rays optioning Sulser to Triple-A Durham following the trade.

The Rays recalled Zuber from Triple-A Durham on Friday.

Zuber pitched out of the Rays' bullpen Monday against the Yankees, allowing one run across 1.1 innings before being sent back down to Durham the next day. Across 18 outings in Triple-A this season, Zuber has a 2.49 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 29:6 K:BB across 21.2 innings.

The Athletics reinstated Blackburn (foot) from the 60-day injured list ahead of his start Friday against the Angels.

Blackburn has been out since May 10 after suffering a stress reaction in his right foot. He has since made three rehab appearances in the minor leagues, giving up eight earned runs in just four total innings of work. He managed to reach only 49 pitches in 2.2 frames during his latest outing Saturday, and manager Mark Kotsay said the right-hander will be limited to roughly 65-to-70 pitches during his first MLB start in over two months. Hogan Harris was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

The Athletics optioned Harris to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Harris will cede his spot in the rotation to Paul Blackburn (foot) on Friday with Blackburn coming off the 60-day IL. Harris' option comes as a bit of a surprise considering how effective he's been for Oakland. The 27-year-old has a 2.98 ERA in 54.1 innings spanning 11 appearances (nine starts).

Urshela is starting at third base and batting eighth in Friday's game against the Twins.

Urshela will return to the starting lineup Friday after sitting Thursday against the Guardians. Since July 1, Urshela has slashed .273/.301/.424 with two home runs and 11 RBI over 70 plate appearances.

The Angels optioned Rosenberg to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Rosenberg yielded three homers and six runs Thursday during his first start of the season and was returned to Triple-A after the outing. Davis Daniel was called up in a corresponding move. Rosenberg owns a 3.74 ERA in 77.0 innings with Salt Lake this season.

The Angels recalled Daniel from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Daniel will join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for Kenny Rosenberg, who surrendered six runs in a start Thursday against the Athletics. Daniel has made three starts with the Angels this season, producing a 5.82 ERA with a 14:1 K:BB across 17 innings. Assuming he isn't need in relief over the weekend, Daniel would be in line to fill Rosenberg's spot in the rotation next Wednesday versus the Rockies.

Trout told reporters Friday that the MRI on his left knee didn't reveal anything concerning, and he expects to start running again soon, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Trout added that scar tissue broke up in his left knee, which caused discomfort and a pause in his rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake. Once he resumes running, he is expected to return to Salt Lake for at least a few games before coming off the injured list. Prior to suffering a torn meniscus in his knee that required surgery, Trout was slashing .220/.325/.541 with 10 home runs, 14 RBI and an .866 OPS across 126 plate appearances.