With the MLB Trade Deadline fast approaching, the Rays decided to make another move by acquiring outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the Atlanta Braves for cash co

The versatile infielder is operating as a backup behind Tampa Bay’s typical starting infield of Jonathan Aranda, Brandon Lowe, Junior Caminero and Ha-Seong Kim.

The Rays acquired outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the Braves and put Brandon Lowe on the 10-day injured list. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

E arlier today, the Atlanta Braves traded outfielder Stuart Fairchild to the Tampa Bay Rays for old friend, cash considerations. The Braves designated Fairchild for assignment yesterday when they brought veteran catcher Sandy León to the big-league roster.

With eight days left until the July 31 trade deadline, things can quickly shift from one direction to the next as teams win or lose.

TAMPA — The three most veteran Rays — Brandon Lowe, Pete Fairbanks and Yandy Diaz — have lockers in the back corner of the Steinbrenner Field clubhouse. Could that prime real estate soon have a vacancy or two?

The Tampa Bay Rays placed second baseman Brandon Lowe on the 10-day injured list Tuesday and acquired outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the Braves for cash considerations. Lowe has been dealing with tendinitis in his left ankle.