Brewers trade Greinke to Angels for 3 players

Associated Press

anaheim, calif.

The Los Angeles Angels made their latest big move Friday, acquiring ace pitcher Zack Greinke from the Brewers for rookie shortstop Jean Segura and two minor leaguers.

By winning the Greinke sweepstakes, perhaps the most-prized arm available before Tuesday’s trade deadline, the Angels followed up a huge offseason highlighted by the additions of free-agents Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson.

“It should be fun. They are a great team,” Greinke said in Milwaukee after the deal was completed. “After the first month of the season, they have been one of the best teams in baseball. There is a lot of talent there. A lot of great players. The pitching staff will be pretty incredible.”

Greinke joins an outstanding rotation that includes three other All-Stars in Jered Weaver, Dan Haren and Wilson. The Angels began the day five games behind first-place Texas in the AL West but in position for a wild card.

“It’s an exciting day,” first-year GM Jerry Dipoto said. “We hope that this move will be not just a short-term gain, but one that’s good for the organization.”