Report: Angels nearing trade for Indians' Murphy

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The Los Angeles Angels are close to acquiring Cleveland Indians outfielder David Murphy, according to multiple reports.

Murphy, a veteran left-handed batter, can play both outfield corner spots and is comfortable as a designated hitter. It should be interesting to see where he potentially fits in manager Mike Scioscia's lineup after the acquisitions of outfielders Shane Victorino and David DeJesus, who came over from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.

The 33-year-old is making $6 million this season and has a $7-million team option with a $500,000 buyout for the 2016 campaign.

Murphy is hitting .296/.344/.437 in 84 games for the Indians.

The Indians will be getting shortstop Eric Stamets in return, according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. The 23-year-old is highly touted for his defense, and is hitting .248/.306/.360 in 62 games for Double-A Arkansas.

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Complete guide to the 2015 MLB trade deadline

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Here's everything you need to know about this year's non-waiver trade deadline, including complete coverage of the latest rumors and instant reaction leading up to the 4 p.m. ET deadline on July 31.

Trades

Mets land Cespedes from Tigers for pair of minor leaguers

Mariners deal Happ to Pirates for minor leaguer

Dodgers send Morse, cash to Pirates for Tabata

Phillies trade Revere to Blue Jays for 2 prospects

Marlins trade Sam Dyson to Rangers for 2 prospects

Athletics trade Ryan Cook to Red Sox

Indians trade Rzepczynski to Padres for Almonte

Rays trade reliever Kevin Jepsen to Twins for 2 prospects

Cubs acquire Haren from Marlins for 2 minor leaguers

Mariners trade Mark Lowe to Blue Jays for 3 prospects

Rangers officially acquire Hamels from Phillies in 8-player deal

Brewers trade Jonathan Broxton to Cardinals

Orioles acquire Parra from Brewers

Brewers trade Gomez, Fiers to Astros for package of prospects

Reds trade Leake to Giants for top pitching prospect Mella

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Dodgers acquire Latos in 13-player, 3-team swap

Tigers trade closer Joakim Soria to Pirates

Mets get Clippard in trade with Athletics

Mariners trade Dustin Ackley to Yankees

Indians trade veteran outfielder Moss to Cardinals

Angels strengthen outfield with trades for Murphy, DeJesus

Phillies trade All-Star closer Papelbon to Nationals

Hired Ace: Royals land Cueto in 4-player trade with Reds

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A's send Zobrist to AL-leading Royals in 3-player trade

A's trade Kazmir to hometown Astros

Royals trade right-hander Joe Blanton to Pirates for cash

Mets acquire Uribe, Johnson in 4-player trade with Braves

Marlins trade former closer Steve Cishek to Cardinals

White Sox trade Gillaspie to Angels for cash

Brewers trade Aramis Ramirez to Pirates for pitching prospect Barrios

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