The San Diego Padres have acquired outfielder Justin Upton from the Atlanta Braves, sources tell Ken Rosenthal.
Sources: #Padres getting Upton.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 19, 2014
The Braves receive left-handed pitcher Max Fried, shortstop Jace Peterson, third baseman Dustin Peterson and outfielder Mallex Smith, according to Jon Heyman. The Padres also get a low-level minor leaguer.
lhp max fried, ss jace peterson, 3b dustin peterson, of mallex smith going to braves for justin upon and low-level player
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 19, 2014
Jeff Passan first reported a deal for Upton was close.
Sources: Braves finishing up a Justin Upton trade.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 19, 2014
Upton, 27, has spent parts of eight years in the major leagues. He spent the first six years with the Arizona Diamondbacks before being traded to the Braves in January of 2013.
Upton has a career .274 average with 164 home runs and 535 runs batted in.
The Padres have already made many splashes this off-season. They have traded for Matt Kemp, Wil Myers and Derrick Norris and and signed Clint Barmes among other moves.
The Padres wanted to upgrade their offense and have done that. They will also have a very good outfield of Upton, Kemp and Myers. The plan is to play Meyers in center field, according to Jon Heyman.
word is, SD may play wil myers in cf if they land justin upton. middle of order suddenly transformed.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 19, 2014
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