Braves land Farnsworth, Ankiel from KC

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    Braves general manager Frank Wren managed to upgrade his outfield mix and add depth to his bullpen by acquiring outfielder Rick Ankiel, right-handed reliever Kyle Farnsworth and cash considerations from the Royals just before Saturday's non-waiver Trade Deadline.

    n exchange for Ankiel and Farnsworth, the Royals will receive outfielder Gregor Blanco, right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez and Minor League left-handed reliever Tim Collins. The Braves had acquired Collins as part of the five-player trade they completed with the Blue Jays on July 14.

    Ankiel, who has been bothered most of this season with a strained right quadriceps muscle, has hit .261 with four homers in 27 games with the Royals this year. The 31-year-old former pitcher has hit .367 (11-for-30) with a homer and a .973 OPS since returning from the disabled list July 22.

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