The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded for Philadelphia Phillies infielder Michael Young, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Young waived his no-trade clause, joining the team he grew up rooting for, according to Rosenthal.
Dodgers acquire Michael Young from Phillies
Young waived his no-trade clause to join the Dodgers.
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The Dodgers announced the trade on Saturday night, sending left-handed pitcher Rob Rasmussen to Philadelphia to complete the deal.
Young has spent most of his innings in Philadelphia at third base, batting .276/.336/.395 over 512 plate appearances. The veteran has also logged innings at first and second base this year, but spent most of his career at shortstop with the Texas Rangers.
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The 36-year-old gives the Dodgers a quality right-handed bat off the bench who can spell Juan Uribe at third and Mark Ellis at second. Uribe has hit .268/.326./.395 in 340 plate appearances, while Ellis has hit .273/.322/.363 in 392 plate appearances.
Young will be eligible for the post-season roster if the Dodgers add him to their 25-man roster by midnight Saturday. He can still be added to the post-season roster at a later date if he replaces an injured player on the Dodgers playoff roster.
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