The Phillies have acquired 26-year old switch-hitting infielder Niuman Romero from the Blue Jays for cash considerations. Romero has played in 11 games in AA+AAA-ball so far this year and he is 4 for 31 (.129 avg, .358 OPS) with 1 run scored and 2 stolen bases. Romero has played in parts of two years in the majors, appearing in 12 games in which he is 2 for 18 (.111 avg, .269 OPS) with 3 runs scored. The Phillies needed depth in the middle infield in the minors and Romero will give them that.