ATLANTA — Third baseman Juan Francisco has been traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league left-handed pitcher Tom Keeling. The 25-year-old Keeling will be assigned to Double-A Mississippi, the Braves said Monday. Francisco, who had shared time at third base with Chris Johnson, hit .241 with five homers, 16 RBIs and 43 strikeouts in 108 at-bats and was designated for assignment Thursday.
Braves trade 3B Francisco to Brewers
Atlanta receives LHP Keeling in return
