Report: Phillies trade Antonio Bastardo to Pirates

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The Philadelphia Phillies have traded reliever Antonio Bastardo to the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to multiple reports.

Minor-league pitcher Joely Rodriguez is going back the other way to Philadelphia. The left-hander went 6-11 with a 4.84 ERA in 30 appearances for the Phillies' Double-A affiliate last season.

Bastardo, a lefty specialist, posted a 3.94 ERA in 67 appearances for the Phillies last season, and held left-handed batters to a .175 average.