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Sources: Rays add RHP Aaron Civale in trade with Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Cleveland Guardians, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

In return, the Guardians will receive first baseman Kyle Manzardo, sources told Passan.

Civale is 5-2 with a 2.34 ERA in 13 starts for Cleveland this season, which enters play Monday a half-game out of first place in the AL Central.

The Rays have a four-game lead for the AL's first wildcard spot and are1½ games behind the Baltimore Orioles for first place in the AL East, but Tampa Bay's starting rotation has been in flux.