READY, SET, THROW! BAUER LETS LOOSE

» In a startling KANSAS CITY, MO. scene, Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer suddenly heaved the ball from just past the mound over the center field wall Sunday while being taken out of the game against Kansas City.

Bauer was obviously upset, although it wasn’t clear whether he was mad at his performance or that manager Terry Francona was pulling him.

An all-star last year, Bauer had just allowed a two-run single to Nicky Lopez that gave the Royals a 7-5 lead with one out in the fifth inning. When Francona emerged from the dugout, Bauer turned, took a couple steps and fired.

Mets acquire all-star Stroman.

All-star pitcher Marcus Stroman was acquired by his hometown Mets from the Blue Jays for two minor-league prospects, a trade that makes it likely New York will deal away one of its current starters by Wednesday’s deadline.

A 28-year-old right-hander who made his first all-star team this season, Stroman is 6-11 in 21 starts despite a 2.96 ERA that is fifth-best in the American League. He is eligible for arbitration next winter and can become a free agent after the 2020 season.

Toronto received two of New York’s top pitching prospects in 24-year-old left-hander Anthony Kay and 18-year-old righty Simeon Woods Richardson. As part of the swap, the Mets get $1.5 million from the Blue Jays to offset much of the $2,506,452 remaining on Stroman’s $7.4 million salary this year.

Sabathia goes back on IL.

Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia is back on the injured list because of right knee inflammation.

The 39-year-old left-hander also was on the IL because of knee inflammation from May 23 to June 2.

He allowed five runs and nine hits over 4L innings in Saturday’s 9-5 loss to the Red Sox and is 0-2 in four starts since June 24.