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UPDATE 4:30 PM EST: The Royals have acquired two minor league pitchers from the Reds in exchange for Broxton.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2012
#Royals acquire AAA Lefty Donnie Joseph and AA righty JC Sulbaran for Broxton.#Reds
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Original Story: The Cincinnati Reds have reportedly acquired right-handed reliever Jonathan Broxton from the Kansas City Royals, a source has told Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports:
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— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2012#Reds get Broxton.
The Reds' acquisition of Broxton comes a bit out of left field as Cincinnati has one of the strongest bullpens in the baseball. The bullpen owns a 2.66 ERA and 10.23 K/9, the best in both leagues by a large margin, and Broxton's acquisition will only make them stronger.
The 28-year-old right-hander has filled in well for the injured Joakim Soria this year, amassing a 2.27 ERA and racking up 23 saves in 27 chances as the Royals' closer.
It is still unknown who the Royals will receive in return, but it is not likely to be much as Broxton is a free agent at the end of the season. Finalization of the deal is still pending a physical by Broxton.