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Kansas City Royals trade Joe Blanton to Pittsburgh Pirates for cash
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Royals have traded right-hander Joe Blanton to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations. The trade was announced Wednesday.
Blanton, 34, was designated for assignment Tuesday, when Johnny Cueto reported to Kansas City following his trade from Cincinnati.
Blanton was 2-2 with a 3.89 ERA in four starts and 11 relief appearances this season.
A former first-round draft pick, Blanton is 87-91 in 11 major league seasons.
Blanton, 34, was designated for assignment Tuesday, when Johnny Cueto reported to Kansas City following his trade from Cincinnati.
Blanton was 2-2 with a 3.89 ERA in four starts and 11 relief appearances this season.
A former first-round draft pick, Blanton is 87-91 in 11 major league seasons.