Called up to Cincinnati at the end of July, Yonder Alonso flashed some of the talent that made him a top-50 prospect entering the 2011 campaign. The University of Miami product batted .330 with five homers and 15 RBIs in 47 games, mostly as a pinch-hitter.
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Andrew Cashner and outfielder Kyung-Min Na from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for infielder Anthony Rizzo and right-handed pitcher Zach Cates. Ems fans will remember Na as he played for the Boise Hawks in 2010.
The San Diego Padres today announced they have acquired right-handed pitcher Ryan Kelly from the Texas Rangers in exchange for catcher Luis Martinez. Kelly will be assigned to the club's Double-A affiliate, the San Antonio Missions.