The Atlanta Braves acquired second baseman Brandon Phillips and cash from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for relievers Andrew McKirahan and Carlos Portuondo.
The Reds are paying $13 million of Phillips' $14 million salary in 2017, making it a low-risk move for the Braves. They needed another infielder after finding out Sean Rodriguez would be out three-to-five months with a shoulder injury. The Reds get to free space open for Jose Peraza to take over the everyday second basemen duties. Phillips is expected to bat in the six-spot in the Braves' lineup this season.
Phillips slashed .291/.320/.416 with 11 home runs, 64 RBI's and 14 stolen bases across 584 plate appearances in 2016.
Source: Rotoworld.com