Got into Atlanta a little while ago, and there's some news on Ryan Franklin, who has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds. Here are the details, with more coming in tomorrow's News Journal.
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On the final day before they would've had to release him, the Phillies traded right-hander Ryan Franklin and cash to the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named.
Franklin, 33, had been designated for assignment July 30 after going 1-5 with a 4.58 ERA in 46 relief appearances for the Phillies. He was signed as a free agent in January to a one-year, $2.6 million contract.
Phillies GM Pat Gillick said the Phillies will choose over the next few weeks between three Reds' minor leaguers.
The Phillies have traded two relievers to the Reds in a span of seven days. Left-hander Rheal Cormier was dealt to Cincinnati for minor league pitcher Justin Germano on July 31.
Entering tonight's game at Atlanta, the Phillies trail the Reds by 3-1/2 games in the NL wild-card race. The teams play each other this weekend at Citizens Bank Park.
More later.
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