PACHE PICKED UP BY PHILADELPHIA
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Cristian Pache from the Oakland Athletics for pitcher Billy Sullivan.
What does it give the Philadelphia Phillies
In Pache, the Phillies pick up a great defensive center-fielder with issues at the plate. He will probably get an opportunity to see meaningful playing time in Philadelphia, although his bat will probably dictate just how much he plays.
What does it give the Oakland Athletics
The Athletics decided to move on from Pache in order to give Esteury Ruiz the everyday job in center field this season. In Sullivan, Oakland gets a decent reliever prospect who could find his way to the big leagues in fairly short order.
Fantasy impact
Pache should not be drafted or picked up in most fantasy leagues, but keep an eye on him this season. If the Phillies cannot fix him, then likely nobody will. Sullivan has no fantasy value at this time.
