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July 31 (The Sports Xchange) - The New York Mets found a way to bolster their offense Friday, acquiring left fielder Yoenis Cespedes from the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers received Double-A right-hander Michael Fulmer and Triple-A right-hander Luis Cessa in return. Cespedes, 29, is hitting .293 with 18 homers and has hit four home runs in his past six games. He joins infielders Kelly Johnson and Juan Uribe, acquired from the Atlanta Braves a week ago, as the Mets try to improve their offense. - - The Toronto Blue Jays continued to load up for a run to the postseason, acquiring outfielder Ben Revere from the Philadelphia Phillies for two minor league pitchers. The Blue Jays have now added Revere, shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, ace left-hander David Price and veteran reliever Mark Lowe this week. - - The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-hander J.A. Happ from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league right-hander Adrian Sampson. Happ, 32, was 4-6 with a 4.64 ERA over 108 2/3 innings with 82 strikeouts in 21 games (20 starts) for the Mariners this season. He was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays on Dec. 3, 2014. - - The Baltimore Orioles got a boost to their lineup by acquiring outfielder Gerardo Parra from the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league pitcher Zach Davies. Parra, who has batted lead-off in Milwaukee, should help solve the Orioles' challenges with production from their corner outfielders. - - The St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-handed reliever Jonathan Broxton and cash considerations from the Brewers in exchange for minor league outfielder Malik Collymore. Broxton, 31, a two time All-Star with the Los Angeles Dodgers, is 36-32 career with a 3.25 ERA and 118 saves. He is 1-2 with a 5.89 ERA in 40 games over 36 2/3 innings with the Brewers this season. - - The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Hunter from the Baltimore Orioles, sending outfielder Junior Lake to Baltimore in return. Hunter has a 3.63 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings this season. His ERA is 2.63 in his last 34 games. Lake is hitting .315 with seven homers at Triple-A this season and in 193 career major league games, he has hit .241 with 16 homers. (Editing by Frank Pingue)