Rays’ trade for Matt Duffy stuns incumbent shortstop Brad Miller

Brad Miller called it a punch to the gut that newly acquired Matt Duffy has been anointed to replace him as Tampa Bay’s starting shortstop.

The Dodgers optioned outfielder Yasiel Puig and pitcher Ross Stripling to the minors to make room for their additions, ex-A’s outfielder Josh Reddick and reliever Jesse Chavez from Toronto.

Cleveland placed All-Star pitcher Danny Salazar (11-4) on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation. ...

Story already set a National League record for home runs by a rookie shortstop with 27 and was on pace to surpass Nomar Garciaparra’s major-league record of 30 set with Boston in 1997. ...

San Diego designated newly acquired outfielder Hector Olivera for assignment, having acquired him in exchange for Matt Kemp only to get salary relief. ...