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Angels land veteran 2B Brandon Phillips in trade with Braves
The Atlanta Braves have agreed to trade veteran second baseman Brandon Phillips to the Los Angeles Angels, according to multiple media reports and sources who spoke with ESPN.
He was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs and needed to approve the trade.
The Angels sent Triple A catcher Tony Sanchez to the Braves as part of the deal.
Phillips is likely to play second base for the Angels, who are struggling at the position. The three-time All-Star is a four-time Gold Glove winner joining a solid defensive team.
Phillips, who was acquired before the season in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds, was hitting .291 with 11 home runs and 52 RBIs for Atlanta this season.
He was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs and needed to approve the trade.
The Angels sent Triple A catcher Tony Sanchez to the Braves as part of the deal.
Phillips is likely to play second base for the Angels, who are struggling at the position. The three-time All-Star is a four-time Gold Glove winner joining a solid defensive team.
Phillips, who was acquired before the season in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds, was hitting .291 with 11 home runs and 52 RBIs for Atlanta this season.