The Rays have acquired first baseman Lucas Duda from the Mets in exchange for Drew Smith, Tampa Bay's 30th-ranked prospect, sources tell MLB.com.
The clubs have not confirmed the deal.
Mark Feinsand, an executive reporter, originally joined MLB.com as a reporter in 2001.
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An important American League East series gets underway Thursday at Yankee Stadium, when Chris Archer and the Rays take on CC Sabathia and the Yankees in the opener of a four-game set.