The Philadelphia Phillies have traded Juan Nicasio to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Nicasio appeared in just two games with the Phillies since coming over from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Since the trade came after the August 31 deadline, he won't be eligible for the postseason should the Cardinals make it.

In 67 appearances, Nicasio has a 2.79 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 61 strikeouts in 61 1/3 innings.

The Texas Rangers have acquired Miguel Gonzalez from the Chicago White Sox for Minor League infielder Ti'Quan Forbes.

Gonzalez, 33, went 7-10 with a 4.31 ERA in 22 starts for Chicago this season.

The Los Angeles Angels acquired Brandon Phillips from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.

Phillips agreed to waive his partial no-trade clause to join the Angels.

"Right now, my No. 1 goal is to get a ring and play for the Angels," he said. "I didn't want to leave here, but a team called me. They want me to come out there and help them win. Hopefully, I can do that."

The Angels sent Minor League catcher Tony Sanchez to the Braves to complete the trade.

The Chicago Cubs acquired Leonys Martin from the Seattle Mariners just before Thursday night's deadline for postseason roster eligibility.

Chicago will also receive cash and send a player to be named later or cash to Seattle.

Martin is expected to serve as a pinch-runner and/or late-inning defensive upgrade for the Cubs.