Story Published:
Jun 27, 2009 at 9:57 PM CST
Story Updated:
Jun 27, 2009 at 9:57 PM CST
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians traded infielder Mark DeRosa to the St. Louis Cardinals for right-handed reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named later. DeRosa, who the Indians acquired from the Chicago Cubs in a trade last offseason, is hitting .270 with 13 homers and 50 runs batted-in.
DeRosa can play all over the infield, which makes him a perfect fit for the Cardinals. St. Louis has been trying to fill a hole at third base this season because Troy Glaus is out with an injured shoulder. Manager Tony La Russa has also been juggling middle infielders for much of the season.
Perez has a 4.18 earned run average in 29 appearances with a 1-1 record and one save.
