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Atlanta Braves pick up veteran second baseman Brandon Phillips from Reds
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Brandon Phillips of the Cincinnati Reds connects on a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sept. 13 in Cincinnati. - photo by Paul Beaty
The Atlanta Braves have acquired three-time All-Star Brandon Phillips from the Cincinnati Reds for two pitchers. The Braves traded left-hander Andrew McKirahan and minor league right-hander Carlos Portuondo on Sunday. Phillips, a 35-year-old second baseman who has repeatedly blocked trades, is signed through the 2017 season.
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