The Tampa Bay Rays have traded outfielder David DeJesus to the Los Angeles Angels for right-handed pitcher Eduar Lopez, according to a news release from the team.
The Rays will play tonight’s game against the Detroit Tigers with 24 players, and will make a move later to replace DeJesus on the active roster, team officials said.
DeJesus, 35, is a 13-year veteran who hit .259 (60-for-232) with five home runs and 26 RBI in 82 games for the Rays this season. He was acquired from the Washington Nationals in August 2013.
Lopez, 20, went 2-2 with a 4.