Angels Acquire Brandon Phillips From Braves
- Updated: September 2, 2017
According to Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angels Angels of Anaheim have acquired infielder Brandon Phillips from the Atlanta Braves.
I can confirm @mlbbowman’s report that the Angels are sending 29-year-old triple-A catcher Tony Sanchez to Atlanta for Brandon Phillips.
— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) September 1, 2017
Moura reported further information on the news.
Phillips, 36, played only third in August, but fits at second in Anaheim. He waived a no-trade clause and gets a $500,000 assignment bonus.
— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) September 1, 2017
Mark Bowman of MLB.com spoke to Phillips about the move.
Brandon Phillips regarding the trade: “This was harder than leaving the Reds.”
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) September 1, 2017
The 36-year old veteran has spent time with the Cleveland Indians,Cincinanti Reds, and Braves throughout his strong career. Phillips is a 3-time All-Star, a Silver Slugger award winner, and 4-time Gold Glove award winner.
So far with Atlanta this year Philips is batting .291 with 27 doubles, 11 home runs and 52 RBI’s.
As more information surfaces on the Angels and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.
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