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Royals acquire slugger O'Brien from D-backs

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KANSAS CITY -- The Royals acquired outfielder Peter O'Brien from the D-backs in exchange for Minor League pitcher Sam Lewis on Tuesday.

O'Brien, who was designated for assignment by Arizona on Dec. 23, played in 28 games for the D-backs last season, connecting for a double and five homers in just 64 at-bats, for a .391 slugging percentage.