Cespedes to have surgery on both heels

The New York Mets finally have some clarity about outfielder Yoenis Cespedes' health. But now they may be without their oft-injured slugger well into the 2019 season.

Cespedes will undergo a pair of surgeries to remove calcifications in both of his heels, an ailment that has bothered him dating back to his teenage years.

Assistant general manager John Ricco said before a 6-4 win over San Diego on Wednesday that an MRI on the 32-yearold Cespedes revealed the calcification around his Achilles tendons as well as bone spurs on each heel. Cespedes, a two-time All-Star, is expected to have the first surgery this week. Ricco said the second surgery will take place in about two to three months and the Mets hope that the outfielder can return in eight to 10 months, though recovery may take longer.

Yankees' Sanchez out at least until late August

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday he expects injured catcher Gary Sanchez will be sidelined until late August or early September because a strained right groin.

Sanchez was put back on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday because of the injury, a day after failing to hustle on a pair of key plays in a 7-6 loss to Tampa Bay. Sanchez missed 20 games from June 25 to July 19 because of the groin problem.

Red Sox acquire RHP Eovaldi from Rays

The Boston Red Sox have obtained right-handed starter Nathan Eovaldi from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league lefty Jalen Beeks. Eovaldi returned this season following Tommy John surgery performed in August 2016, going 3-4 with a 4.26 ERA in 10 starts.

Britton to join Yankees on Thursday

The Yankees acquired reliever Zach Britton from the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles for three prospects Tuesday, a trade expected to bolster New York's bull pen for the stretch run. The 30- year-old Britt on will join the Yankees for Thursday night' s home game against Kansas City. Britton began the season on the disabled list after tearing his right Achilles tendon in December. He made his debut June 12 and has appeared in 16 games, going 1-0 with a 3.45 ERA and four saves.