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.