Phillies trade for Jay Bruce in attempt to replace Odubel Herrera

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Following All-Star center fielder Odubel Herrera's arrest for domestic abuse on Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies have been looking for a replacement in the outfield. On Sunday they found it, completing a deal to acquire Jay Bruce from the Seattle Mariners for third base prospect Jake Scheiner and cash considerations. According to several reports — ESPN's Jeff Passan was first — the deal came together quickly over the weekend.

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