Right-hander Ryne Stanek was acquired by the Mets from the Seattle Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas on Friday night in a move by New York to bolster its bullpen. Stanek, who turned 33 Friday, was 6-3 with a 4.38 ERA and seven saves in 46 relief appearances for the Mariners but struggled over his last nine outings, going 1-2 with a 6.45 ERA and two blown saves. Stanek (Arkansas Razorbacks) receives a $250,000 assignment bonus because of the trade, in addition to his $4 million salary.
Paxton traded to Boston
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded pitcher James Paxton to the Boston Red Sox for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar on Friday. Bolivar, a 17-year-old from Venezuela, hit .270
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