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KC Royals: Miami Marlins Acquire Jeff Francoeur From Braves

The Marlins needed outfield depth with star right fielder Giancarlo Stanton out for the rest of the season. Miami filled this need in a three-team deal completed on Wednesday night that will send a pair of prospects to the Braves in shorstop Dylan Moore (Texas) and catcher Matt Foley (Miami), three international pool slots to Texas, and Jeff Francoeur to the Marlins.

The 32-year-old Jeff Francoeur hit .249/.290/.381 for the Braves this season, which is something of an improvement since his .