The Phillies have reached an agreement with the Oakland Athletics to acquire right-handed pitcher Joe Blanton. Blanton is 5-12 this season after going 14-10 with a 3.95 ERA last season. The Athletics get second baseman Adrian Cardenas, pitcher Josh Outman and outfielder Matthew Spencer, all minor leaguers.

According to ESPN. com, the Phillies have acquired right-hander Joe Blanton from the Oakland A's. In exchange, the Phillies will send minor leaguers Josh Outman (pitcher), Adrian Cardenas (second baseman) and Matthew Spencer (outfielder) to Oakland. More on the trade as the news breaks...

Per ESPN. Blanton is having a rough year with a 77 ERA+, but he is an innings eater and a good back end of the rotation guy. More details to follow. Joe Blanton Stats: Pitching Stats... NY Sports Dog--a Place for Mets Fans