The Padres’ acquisition of A’s outfielder Milton Bradley stems from the team’s realization that it will be unable to trade for a slugger such as the Reds’ Adam Dunn or White Sox’s Jermaine Dye.
Bradley’s arrival, combined with the return of right fielder Brian Giles from the disabled list on Thursday night, could give the Padres a lift in their tight NL West race with the Dodgers and Diamondbacks.
The Padres sent the A’s minor-league pitcher Andrew Brown, according to the Associated Press, which first reported the trade. The A’s are giving San Diego $1,360,929 to cover part of the approximately $2.05 million Bradley is owed for the remainder of the season.
Bradley, 29, has been on the disabled list three times this season with leg injuries. Some scouts believe that his ability is declining due to his continued physical problems.
Tags: milton bradley