Pirates trade Frazier to Padres for prospects

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded All-star second baseman Adam Frazier to the playoff-contending San Diego Padres for three minor leaguers.

Frazier was the National League starter in the All-star Game this month. He leads the majors with 125 hits and is batting .324. He’ll join a potent Padres infield that includes Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Eric Hosmer.

Pittsburgh is receiving infielder Tucupita Marcano, outfielder Jack Suwinski and right-hander Michell Miliano in the swap. Pittsburgh is sending $1,403,575 to the Padres in the deal, accounting for most of the remaining $1,572,043 in Frazier’s $4.3 million salary. The MLB trade deadline is Friday.

■ Yankees: All-star outfielder Aaron Judge and catcher Kyle Higashioka took another step in returning from the COVID-19 injured list by taking batting practice Monday at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.

First baseman Luke Voit, on the IL with left knee inflammation, also took part in the workout.

With manager Aaron Boone present, Judge also did defensive drills in right field.

Also, reliever Clay Holmes was acquired by New York from Pittsburgh for infielders Hoy Park and Diego Castillo.

■ Indians: Cleveland claimed left-hander Alex Young off waivers from Arizona.

The Indians optioned the 27-year-old, a second-round pick from Texas Christian in 2015, to Triple-a Columbus.

■ Twins: Center fielder

Byron Buxton wants to remain with the organization, despite being eligible for free agency following next season.

Buxton said negotiations on an extension were still open, even though his agent rejected the team’s latest offer.