Philadelphia Phillies acquire INF Jayson Nix in trade with Tampa Bay Rays
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The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired infielder Jayson Nix in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Nix is a career .218 hitter in 425 games over six seasons. The 31-year-old right-handed hitter batted .270 with a homer this spring for Tampa Bay.
The Rays received cash considerations in Friday's deal.
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Nix batted .236 with three homers and 24 RBIs in 87 games with the Yankees last season.