Angels Get Slugging OF Justin Upton In Deal With Tigers
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels have acquired slugging outfielder Justin Upton from the Detroit Tigers, upgrading their lineup for the playoff race.
The Angels sent minor-league pitcher Grayson Long to Detroit on Thursday.
Detroit also gets cash considerations or a player to be named.
The 30-year-old Upton is having a strong season for the struggling Tigers, batting .279 with 28 homers and 94 RBIs. The four-time All-Star signed a six-year, $132.75 million deal to join Detroit before last season, but could opt out of it this winter.
He represents an immediate upgrade in left field for the Angels (69-65), who are still fighting for a playoff spot despite several major injuries to their pitching staff and one of the AL's least potent lineups.
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