James Shields is acquired by White Sox from Padres

The San Diego Padres traded pitcher James Shields and cash to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday for pitcher Erik Johnson and shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.

The deal came three days after Ron Fowler, the Padres’ executive chairman, criticized the last-place team’s recent performances as being “embarrassing” and “pathetic,” and called out Shields for his poor start Tuesday at Seattle.

The Padres will cover $29 million of the $56 million remaining on Shields’ contract.

The 34-year-old right-hander is 2-7 with a 4.28 earned-run average. He gave up 10 runs in 22-3 innings in a 16-4 loss at Seattle on Tuesday.

Shields has made at least 31 starts every season beginning in 2007.

“We’re pleased to add a starter of James Shields’ caliber,” General Manager Rick Hahn said. “He has proven to be one of the most dependable and durable pitchers in the major leagues over his career.”

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Shields was one of several big-name players the Padres brought in before the 2015 season, giving him a $75 million, four-year deal. The roster overhaul fizzled, as the Padres finished three games worse in 2015 than in 2014.

Johnson, a 26-year-old right-hander, was 0-2 with a 6.94 ERA for the White Sox this season. Tatis, 17, is the son of former big leaguer Fernando Tatis.

Yankees put Mark Teixeira on DL

First baseman Mark Teixeira was put on the 15-day disabled list by New York Yankees because of a right knee injury.

Teixeira was injured Friday against the Baltimore Orioles.

Manager Joe Girardi said Teixeira’s knee “locked up” on him. The injury has been diagnosed as a right knee articular cartilage tear.

Teixeira is batting .180 with three home runs and 12 runs batted in. He was in a one-for-18 slump through Friday.

Last year, he hit 31 home runs, drove in 79 runs and was selected an All-Star.

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