Angels Acquire Shane Victorino

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Updated: July 27, 2015

The Los Angeles Angels announced via their official Twitter account that the team has acquired Shane Victorino from the Boston Red Sox.

Today the #Angels have acquired OF Shane Victorino and cash considerations from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for INF Josh Rutledge.

— Angels (@Angels) July 27, 2015

The veteran outfielder was gained in exchange for infielder Josh Rutledge.

The Boston Red Sox tweeted the following:

#RedSox today traded OF Shane Victorino and cash considerations to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for INF Josh Rutledge.

— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) July 27, 2015

Victorino played out most of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, which is where he has gained two All-star selections and won two World Series titles. He is posting a .245/.324/.298 slash line in only 94 at-bats and 33 games played at Boston, where he has spent the past 3 seasons.

Shane Victorino has been affected by injuries while at the Red Sox. He has even been placed on the 15 day DL.

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