Los Angeles Angeles trade for All-Star outfielder Justin Upton by Greg Beacham on Aug 31, 2017, 5:07 PM Advertisement
 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have acquired slugging outfielder Justin Upton from the Detroit Tigers, upgrading their lineup for the playoff race. The Angels sent minor-league pitcher Grayson Long to Detroit on Thursday. Detroit also gets cash considerations or a player to be named. The 30-year-old Upton is having a strong season for the struggling Tigers, batting .279 with 28 homers and 94 RBIs. The four-time All-Star signed a six-year, $132.75 million deal to join Detroit before last season, but could opt out of it this winter. He represents an immediate upgrade in left field for the Angels (69-65), who are still fighting for a playoff spot despite several major injuries to their pitching staff and one of the AL's least potent lineups. ___ More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
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