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Mets trade Asdrubal Cabrera to Phillies, get minor league pitcher in return
CINCINNATI -- Asdrubal Cabrera moved around a lot for the New York Mets, switching spots all over the infield. He was on the go Friday, too -- to the Philadelphia Phillies.
The National League East-leading Phillies swung a deal four days before the trade deadline, getting Cabrera from the Mets for Double-A right-hander Franklyn Kilome.
Cabrera was hitting .277 with 18 home runs and 58 RBIs as the Mets' second baseman. The 32-year-old Cabrera was a two-time All-Star shortstop for Cleveland earlier in his career.
New York saves the remaining $2,883,065 of Cabrera's $8.25 million salary, which is assumed by the Phillies. He is eligible for free agency after the season.
The 23-year-old Kilome was 4-6 with a 4.24 ERA for Double-A Reading this season. He is 2-1 with a 2.16 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 25 innings during July.
The National League East-leading Phillies swung a deal four days before the trade deadline, getting Cabrera from the Mets for Double-A right-hander Franklyn Kilome.
Cabrera was hitting .277 with 18 home runs and 58 RBIs as the Mets' second baseman. The 32-year-old Cabrera was a two-time All-Star shortstop for Cleveland earlier in his career.
New York saves the remaining $2,883,065 of Cabrera's $8.25 million salary, which is assumed by the Phillies. He is eligible for free agency after the season.
The 23-year-old Kilome was 4-6 with a 4.24 ERA for Double-A Reading this season. He is 2-1 with a 2.16 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 25 innings during July.