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M’s acquire pitcher David Phelps from Marlins for prospects

8 years ago in Local Sports

FILE - In this April 30, 2017, file photo, Miami Marlins relief pitcher David Phelps throws during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, in Miami. The Miami Marlins traded right-hander David Phelps to the Seattle Mariners for four prospects, including highly regarded outfielder Brayan Hernandez, a person familiar with the deal said Thursday, July 20, 2017. The person confirmed the trade to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) Photo: KPUG/Lynne Sladky

STEVEN WINE, AP Sports Writer

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins have traded right-hander David Phelps to the Seattle Mariners for four prospects, including highly regarded outfielder Brayan Hernandez.

Also going to the Marlins in the deal Wednesday are right-handed pitching prospects Pablo Lopez, Brandon Miller, and Lukas Schiraldi.

Phelps is 2-4 with a 3.45 ERA in 44 games and 47 innings this season, all out of the bullpen. He’s a six-year veteran with 64 career starts.

Hernandez, a 19-year-old Venezuelan, is batting .259 in 31 games in the minors this year. He’ll be assigned to short-season Single-A Batavia.

The Mariners shored up their bullpen Thursday at the start of a 10-game homestand that begins against the New York Yankees and leads into the trade deadline.

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AP Sports Writer Tim Booth in Seattle contributed to this report.

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