Dodgers trade for RHP

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Ricky Vanasco from the Texas Rangers for lefty Luis Valdez on Thursday. Right-hander Zack Burdi was also designated for assignment by the Dodgers to make room on their 40man roster. Vanasco, a 15th-round draft pick of Texas in 2017, was designated for assignment on Monday. He allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings in two games for Frisco after being activated from the injured list. Vanasco was 3-5 with a 4.68 ERA in 23 starts. The 19-year-old Valdez was 0-2 with a 3.12 ERA in eight games for Rancho Cucamonga this season.

Polanco back from IL

The Minnesota Twins reinstated second baseman Jorge Polanco from the 10-day injured list Thursday before their game against Cleveland, bringing their regular lineup nearly back to full strength. Polanco missed 11 games with a strained left hamstring. He batted leadoff for the opener of a four-game series against the Guardians, and rookie infielder Edouard Julien was sent to St. Paul.

Polanco hit .284 with 7 doubles, 4 home runs and 14 RBI in 95 at-bats before he was hurt.