Angels Acquire La Stella From Cubs

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired infielder Tommy La Stella from the Chicago Cubs for $100,000 or a player to be named. La Stella has spent the past four seasons with the Cubs, hitting .266 in a career-high 123 games this year.

Padres Agree To Deal

The San Diego Padres have agreed to a two-year deal with free-agent pitcher Garrett Richards. However, Richards likely won’t pitch in 2019 as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.

Mets, Mariners Working On Trade

The New York Mets and Seattle Mariners are said to be working on a trade. The deal would send All-Stars Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano to New York in return for prospects.