ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The Texas Rangers have traded all-star pitcher Kyle Gibson and closer Ian Kennedy to the Philadelphia Phillies, sources Jon Mursi of MLB Network confirm.
The move comes two days after the Rangers swapped all-star bully Joey Gallo for four minor league contenders to the Yankees.
The Rangers also parted ways with left-hander Joely Rodriguez and cash for the New York minor league Right-handed Glenn Otto and infielders Ezequiel Duran, Trevor Hauver and Josh Smith.
The Rangers are in full recovery mode as they take last place in the American League West Division with a 36-66 record.
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