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Braves to trade OF Justin Upton to Padres

Atlanta to get 4 prospects in return as rebuilding of roster continues

Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton hits a two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Manny Parra in the 12th inning of an Aug. 22 game in Cincinnati. A person with knowledge of the deal says the San Diego Padres have agreed to acquire slugger Upton for a group of prospects.

Braves Padres Trade B Albe — Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton hits a two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Manny Parra in the 12th inning of an Aug. 22 game in Cincinnati. A person with knowledge of the deal says the San Diego Padres have agreed to acquire slugger Upton for a group of prospects.

ATLANTA — Landing another of baseball's top power hitters, the San Diego Padres acquired Atlanta outfielder Justin Upton on Friday in a trade that sent four prospects to the Braves. The Padres already made two huge trades in recent days to get outfielders, acquiring slugger Matt Kemp from the Los Angeles Dodgers and former AL Rookie of the Year Wil Myers from Tampa Bay. Now, San Diego has picked up one of baseball's top right-handed power threats in Upton, who will earn $14.5 million in the final year of his contract.

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