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The Philadelphia Phillies acquired closer Carlos Estevez from the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, paying a heavy price in two top pitching prospects but adding a dynamic arm to an already strong bullpen.
The deal for the 31-year-old Estevez, who is a free agent this winter, will send right-hander George Klassen and left-hander Samuel Aldegheri to the Angels.
In Estevez, the Phillies add an established late-inning reliever to a bullpen rich with pedigree. In addition to All-Stars Jeff Hoffman and Matt Strahm, the Phillies have 23-year-old Orion Kerkering as well as left-handers Jose Alvadrado and Gregory Soto, both of whom have closing experience.