Pirates Send LHP Lobstein To Orioles For LHP Phillips
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded left-hander Kyle Lobstein to the Baltimore Orioles for lefty Zach Phillips.
The deal was announced Wednesday.
The 27-year-old Lobstein was 2-0 with a 3.96 ERA in 14 games as a reliever for Pittsburgh this season. The Pirates designated him for assignment on Tuesday.
Lobstein was a combined 4-10 with a 5.33 ERA in 20 games for Detroit the previous two years, mostly as a starter.
Phillips made his big league debut with the Orioles in 2011. He also pitched for Baltimore in 2012 and the Marlins in 2013.
The 29-year-old Phillips was 9-3 with one save and a 4.45 ERA in 49 relief appearances for Triple-A Norfolk this season. He will be assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
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