The Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays have begun their trade deadline activity, as the Braves are sending outfielder Stuart Fairchild to the Rays in exchange for cash considerations. As the Rays make room for Fairchild on their 26-man roster, the Houston Astros may have lost their top trade target. Brandon Lowe was placed on the injured list to make room for Fairchild on the Rays' roster.
The Tampa Bay Rays, battling for a playoff berth, place infielder Brandon Lowe on the 15-day IL with ankle and foot tendinitis and acquire outfielder Stuart Fairchild from Atlanta for cash considerations.