Former Giants pitcher Reyes Moronta died in a traffic accident on Sunday in his home country of the Dominican Republic.

MLB insider Hector Gomez reported that Moronta, 31, was driving a four-wheeler close to his home. Moronta’s Mexican League baseball team Bravos de Leon confirmed his death.

“We deeply regret the departure of Reyes Moronta,” the Bravos said in a statement.

The 265-pound right-hander played six MLB seasons from 2017-23, making his debut with the Giants and playing with the team until 2021.

Moronta pitched 132 1/3 innings and had a 2.65 ERA with 162 strikeouts out of the bullpen for San Francisco. He then played for the Dodgers, Diamondbacks and Angels before signing with Bravos de Leon this season.

Guardians acquire outfielder Thomas from Nationals >> The Guardians added an experienced outfielder before the trade deadline, acquiring Lane Thomas from the Washington Nationals.

The AL Central leaders sent minor league left-hander Alex Clemmey to the Nationals along with infielders Rafael Ramirez, Jr. and José Tena for the 28-year-old Thomas, who is batting .253 in 77 games this season.

Thomas has a $5.45 million salary, is eligible for arbitration next winter and can become a free agent after the 2025 World Series. He can immediately help the Guardians, who have been rotating several young players in right field. He also gives the Guardians some speed and a defensive presence.

Cardinals acquire Fedde and Pham as part of a 3-team trade >> The St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-hander Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham on Monday as part of a three-team trade that also moved hard-throwing reliever Michael Kopech to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

A person familiar with the situation confirmed the deal to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been announced by the teams.

St. Louis got Fedde and Pham from the lowly Chicago White Sox, who also sent Kopech to the Dodgers. The NL West leaders also acquired utilityman Tommy Edman from the Cardinals. The White Sox received infield prospects Miguel Vargas, Alexander Albertus and Jeral Perez from the Dodgers.

OTHER TRADES >> Reigning World Series champion Texas traded pitcher Micahel Lorenzen to the Royals for minor league left-handed reliever Walter Pennington. ... Seattle made its third significant move ahead of the deadline acquiring veteran Justin Turner from Toronto in exchange for minor league outfielder RJ Schreck. ... The Cincinnati Reds picked up veteran first baseman Ty France and cash from Seattle in exchange for minor league catcher Andruw Salcedo.

NFL

Texans’ Autry suspended 6 games for violating policy on performance-enhancers >> Houston Texans defensive lineman Denico Autry was suspended for the first six games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancers.

Autry denied he knowingly ingested a banned substance but said he would accept the suspension. Autry said he discovered the pharmacy that filled a prescription for him had “intentionally, recklessly, or negligently” included a banned substance.

Autry is allowed to participate in preseason practices and games. His first regular-season availability will be Oct. 20 at Green Bay. Autry, 34, has 59 sacks in 10 NFL seasons.

NBA

Hawks acquire Roddy in trade that sends Liddell to Suns >> The Atlanta Hawks acquired David Roddy from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for E.J. Liddell in a swap of power forwards.

Liddell was traded for the second time in less than one month. The Hawks acquired Liddell as part of a package that included two first-round draft picks in a deal that sent high-scoring guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans on July 6. Liddell was a second-round pick from Ohio State by New Orleans in 2022.

Roddy was the No. 23 overall pick by Philadelphia in the 2022 NBA draft before his draft rights were acquired by Memphis.

NHL

Wild sign NHL rookie of year runner-up Faber to long extension >> Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin saw more than enough potential in Brock Faber’s rookie season to sign the defenseman to an eight-year, $68 million contract extension.

The deal doesn’t kick in until the 2025-26 season once Faber’s rookie contract expires. It comes after the 21-year-old finished second behind Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard in the Calder Trophy rookie of the year award voting.

From Maple Grove, Minnesota, Faber led all rookies and was sixth among NHL skaters in averaging 24 minutes and 58 seconds of ice time per game last season. Faber’s ice-time total (2,047:53) was the most by an NHL rookie since 2000-01. He also finished tied for second among rookies with 47 points (eight goals and 39 assists) in 82 games.