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The Orioles acquired Pache and reliever Seranthony Dominguez from the Phillies in exchange for outfielder Austin Hays on Friday.

Pache has filled a short-side platoon role in center field for Philadelphia at times this season, and a similar role could await in Baltimore. Pache's strength is his defense with plus-three DRS in 50 games this season, but he hasn't offered much offensively in 2024 with a .202/.288/.269 slash line and 36.4 percent strikeout rate.

The Orioles acquired Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache from the Phillies in exchange for outfielder Austin Hays on Friday.

Dominguez was a reliable high-leverage bullpen arm for the Phillies in previous seasons, but he's struggled to a 4.75 ERA and career-worst 1.5 HR/9 in 38 outings this year. The right-hander's 40:12 K:BB and 1.22 WHIP are more encouraging, and the Orioles likely hope he can pitch closer to his 3.25 xERA.

Mata (elbow/lat) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

The right-hander went down with a hamstring strain in March and has also dealt with shoulder and lat issues since May, so the move to the 60-day IL won't affect his return timeline. However, Mata recently experienced elbow inflammation during his rehab assignment, so he likely won't be back with the Red Sox in the near future.

Adams recorded his 19th hold in a win over the Angels on Thursday, firing a scoreless inning during which he allowed a hit and recorded a strikeout.

Adams recorded his fourth straight scoreless effort with a fairly crisp 13-pitch outing, recording his third hold over the last six appearances. The right-hander had a couple of hiccups in late June, but he's been progressively whittling down his ERA by allowing just two earned runs across the 7.2 innings covering his subsequent 10 trips to the mound. His usage in the seventh inning, ahead of Lucas Erceg and Tyler Ferguson, suggests Adams won't factor into the saves mix while Mason Miller (finger) is sidelined.

Schuemann went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run in a win over the Angels on Thursday.

Several other teammates delivered bigger hits, but Schuemann was productive from the bottom of the order. The rookie now has authored five multi-hit efforts in the last 12 games, and he's reached safely in 11 of those contests on his way to a blistering .400 batting average and 1.003 OPS over his last 46 plate appearances.

Cameron went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in a win over the Angels on Thursday.

Cameron's 382-foot shot to right center in the fourth inning ended up serving as the game-winning hit, as it gave the Athletics a one-run lead they wouldn't relinquish. The 27-year-old last left the yard June 28, and Thursday's start, which came in center field, was Cameron's first since July 13.

Rooker went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a win over the Angels on Thursday.

Rooker uncorked a mammoth 441-foot shot to left field in the first inning shortly after Lawrence Butler led off the game with a double and scored on an error. Rooker has been on a long-ball tear since shortly before the All-Star break, now having left the yard in six of the last nine games. After reaching the 30-homer mark in a career-best 2023 season, he's just six shy of that number in 47 fewer games during the current campaign.

The Red Sox acquired Paxton from the Dodgers on Friday for minor-league infielder Moises Bolivar, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Paxton's swing-and-miss stuff has disappeared this season, as he managed just 64 strikeouts over 89.1 innings with the Dodgers before he was designated for assignment earlier this week. However, he fanned 101 in 96 frames with the Red Sox just last season, and a return to Boston could help him recapture some of form he displayed in 2023. Paxton may step in and replace Cooper Criswell as Boston's No. 5 starter, though the Red Sox may have starting roles available for both pitchers if they expand the rotation to six men.

The Twins activated Lewis (groin) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

The 25-year-old landed on the shelf with an adductor strain in early July, but he's ready to rejoin the Twins after a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. Lewis has been dominant at the plate when available this year with 10 homers and a 1.039 OPS, but injuries have limited him to just 24 games.

Arozarena is expected to report to the Mariners on Saturday ahead of their game against the White Sox, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

The trade sending Arozarena to Seattle was made official earlier Friday, but the logistics of joining his new team won't allow him to suit up immediately. Arozarena will likely see most of his action with the Mariners in left field, although he is capable of handling all three outfield spots.