PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired right-hander Brad Boxberger from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league right-hander Curtis Taylor.
The teams announced the deal Thursday.
The 29-year-old Boxberger was an AL All-Star in 2015, when he led the league with 41 saves, but has battled injuries the past two seasons. He went 4-4 with a 3.38 ERA in 30 games last season while dealing with a right flexor strain.
Boxberger is 17-20 with a 3.19 ERA over six seasons with San Diego and Tampa Bay.
The 22-year-old Taylor went 3-4 with a 3.32 ERA in 13 starts for Single-A Kane County last season, his second in the Diamondbacks’ system.
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