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Bucs deal reliever O'Flaherty to Braves

The Pirates have traded left-hander Eric O'Flaherty to the Braves for cash considerations. The Bucs confirmed the deal in a tweet.

O'Flaherty, who was fighting for a spot in the Pirates' bullpen, made 10 appearances with the club during Spring Training. He tossed 9 1/3 innings, allowing eight runs (three earned) on 15 hits.

#Pirates have traded LHP Eric O'Flaherty to the #Braves for cash considerations.

There are now 42 players in Major League camp.

A 10-year veteran, O'Flaherty played for the Braves from 2009-13.

Quinn Roberts is a reporter for MLB.