Braves and Blue Jays Switch Shortstops

In an effort to bolster their lineup midseason, the Atlanta Braves have swapped shortstops with the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Braves also gave the Blue Jays left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes in the five-player deal, adding lefty minor leaguer Tim Collins and minor league shortstop Tyler Pastornicky.

Gonzo Out With Broken Knee

Surprisingly, Ken Griffey Jr. was not the first Cincinnati Reds player to hurt himself this season.

Shortstop Alex Gonzalez already has a broken left knee, more specifically, a compression fracture. This is the same knee that sidelined him in September of last season, so he'll be checked out again in 3 weeks.

Gonzo hit .272 with 16 longballs and 55 RBIs in his first season with the Reds.

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