Reds make trade for Red Sox outfielder who is son of team's coach
by WKRC
Texas Rangers left fielder Delino DeShields bunts for a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday acquired minor league outfielder Delino DeShields from the Red Sox in exchange for cash.
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DeShields, the son of Reds first base coach Delino DeShields, has been assigned to Triple-A Louisville.
The 29-year-old has a .252/.385/.366 slash line with six homers and 21 steals over 84 games this season in Triple-A.
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He's played 576 career major league games with the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Indians and has a .246 average with 18 HR and 133 RBI to go with 109 stolen bases.
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