The Cardinals made a rare September trade to upgrade their bullpen for the stretch run on Wednesday by acquiring free-agent-to-be reliever Juan Nicasio from the Phillies. In exchange, St. Louis sent Minor League infielder Eliezer Alvarez, the organization's 19th-ranked prospect, to Philadelphia.
St. Louis Official Site
The St. Louis Cardinals got another arm for their bullpen Wednesday, obtaining right-hander Juan Nicasio from the Philadelphia Phillies in a trade for minor league infielder Eliezer Alvarez.
Fox Sports Midwest
The Cardinals announced Wednesday they acquired RHP Juan Nicasio from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor league infielder Eliezer Alvarez.
KMOV
Looking to add some veteran bullpen depth as they continue their chase for the National League Central or a Wild Card berth into the playoffs, the St. Louis Cardinals announced they have acquired reliever Juan Nicasio (pronfrom the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor league infielder Eliezer Alvarez.
STL Baseball Weekly
Juan Nicasio spent just five days with the Phillies. He pitched twice. He won once.
Philadelphia Official Site
Unable to make the waivers claim during August, the Cardinals swung a deal for a targeted reliever Wednesday, just as they continue to elbow their way back into the playoff race.
Post-Dispatch
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