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Phillies Acquire Tyler Pastornicky from the Rangers

The Phillies announced earlier today that they acquired infielder Tyler Pastornicky from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. He’ll report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 13: Tyler Pastornicky #1 of the Atlanta Braves at bat against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning at AT&T Park on May 13, 2014 in San Francisco, California. The Atlanta Braves defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-0. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Pastornicky is a light-hitting 25-year-old who has mostly played middle infield throughout his career, though he can also play third base and in the outfield in a pinch.