The Philadelphia Phillies acquire Russell Branyan from the Indians
The Phillies have acquired Russell Branyan from the Cleveland Indians for cold, hard cash. Branyan played in 61 games this season for the Padres and he was 24 for 122 (.197 avg, .748 OPS) and he scored 16 runs, whacked 7 homers and drove in 19 runs. Too make room on their roster for Branyan the Phillies have designated Zach Segovia for assignment. Segovia started 1 game this season for the Phillies and he lost it by pitching 5 innings and allowing 8 hits, 1 walk and whiffing 2 batters.