Rockies ship Rutledge to Angels
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Hours after reportedly trading second baseman Howie Kendrick to the Dodgers, the Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Josh Rutledge from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jairo Diaz.
Rutledge, a lifetime .259 hitter, has spent time at second base, third base and shortstop in his three-year career with the Rockies.
The 25-year-old has 19 home runs, 89 RBI and 126 runs during his brief career.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Diaz, 23, compiled a 18-27 record in the minor league before making his MLB debut in 2014. The Venezuelan made five appearances, yielding two runs and four hits in 5 2/3 innings.