MLB REPORT

ATLANTA BRAVES

Hours after the team received catcher Rene Rivera off waivers, slugger Lucas Duda was acquired from the Royals for cash considerations. Duda, 32, has slashed .242/.311/.415 over 86 games. Rivera, 35, joins an organization lacking veteran catching depth.

BOSTON RED SOX

Starter David Price left Wednesday’s game against Miami in the top of the fourth inning with a bruised left wrist after taking a line drive back to mound to end the previous inning. Price, Boston’s best pitcher since the AllStar break, was hit by the liner from Miami’s Austin Dean.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Designated hitter Mark Trumbo will undergo surgery on his bothersome right knee, ending an injury-marred season that started late and concluded early. Trumbo went on the 10-day disabled list Aug. 20 with right knee inflammation.

CLEVELAND INDIANS

Reliever Andrew Miller has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with shoulder soreness. Manager Terry Francona said Miller complained about his shoulder Tuesday and, after consulting with the team’s medical staff, received a cortisone injection. Francona said Miller will be completely shut down and there’s no timetable on when the 32-year-old will pitch again. The Indians recalled Tyler Olson from Class AAA Columbus.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS

Albert Pujols is likely to miss the rest of the season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Recovery time is typically at least six weeks.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

Center fielder Steven Duggar went on the disabled list with a potential season-ending left shoulder injury a day after a head-first slide back into second base. While the team’s medical staff was still awaiting MRI results, manager Bruce Bochy said the club won’t take any chances