Post-deadline notes: Jim Thome, Chad Tracy, Corey Brown, Cory Gearrin

Jim Thome hits the disabled list and other news lost in the deadline frenzy.

Some notes lost in the frenzy of Tuesday's trading deadline:

• Orioles designated hitter Jim Thome has been placed on the disabled list with a neck injury, Eduardo Encina of the Baltimore Sun reported Tuesday. He hasn't played since July 27 against Oakland. Roberto Andino was activated to take his spot on the roster. The second baseman was placed on the DL July 17 with a shoulder injury.

• The Nationals activated infielder Chad Tracy off the disabled list Tuesday and optioned outfielder Corey Brown back to Triple-A Syracuse, Mark Zuckerman of CSN Washington reported. Tracy last played May 27.

• The Braves called up reliever Cory Gearrin from Triple-A Gwinnett, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. A corresponding move has not yet been announced.

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