Indians trade Cabrera to Nats

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians sent switch-hitting shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to Washington for infielder Zach Walters. Cabrera, a two-time All-Star, made his major league debut with the Indians in 2007 and had spent his entire career with Cleveland before the deal.

The deal came about 24 hours after the Indians traded pitcher Justin Masterson, who began the season as their No. 1 starter, to St. Louis for minor league outfielder James Ramsay.

Masterson and Cabrera are eligible for free agency after the season.

Braves acquire Cubs’ Bonifacio, Russell

CHICAGO (AP) — The contending Atlanta Braves bolstered their bench and bullpen on Thursday, acquiring utilityman Emilio Bonifacio and left-hander James Russell in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.

The Braves also got cash back from the Cubs in exchange for catching prospect Victor Caratini. Bonifacio and Russell did not play in the Cubs’ 3-1 win over Colorado on Thursday afternoon.

Russell was in the home bullpen at Wrigley Field when the trade was made. He hugged several of his teammates and coaches ”“ and slapped hands with a few fans z- as he exited while the game was going on.

The 29-year-old Bonifacio hit .279 with 14 steals in 69 games for the Cubs this season. He previously played for Atlanta manager Fredi Gonzalez when they were both with the Marlins.

Seahawks’ Lynch ends holdout

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Marshawn Lynch’s holdout is over, ending one distraction so far for the Super Bowl champions.

Lynch arrived at the Seattle Seahawks practice facility in the afternoon following the team’s morning practice. The team confirmed Lynch had reported for camp, ending a holdout that spanned a week.

Lynch was caught by television cameras talking on his phone out near the Seahawks practice fields wearing a hooded “Beast Mode” sweatshirt and knit cap on an 85 degree day. He was later hanging out in the lobby of the facility.

Lynch must still pass his physical and be added to the active roster. Seattle’s roster is currently at the 90-man limit.

Trump remains in Bills running

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Donald Trump remains in the running to buy the Buffalo Bills.

And so are NHL Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula, a person close to the process confirmed to The Associated Press.

Michael Cohen, Trump’s executive vice president and special counsel, confirmed in an email to the AP that his boss was chosen to advance to the next round of bidding. Cohen said he was informed of the decision by Morgan Stanley, the banking firm overseeing the sale of the team for late owner Ralph Wilson’s estate.

Trump is bidding on his own after electing against being joined by partners. He is prepared to make an all-cash offer.