Detroit — The Detroit Tigers and National League champion Philadelphia Phillies agreed on a five-player trade Saturday — the Tigers sending left-handed reliever and two-time All-Star Gregory Soto and utility infielder Kody Clemens to the Phillies for infielder-outfielder Nick Maton, corner outfielder Matt Vierling and catching prospect Donny Sands.
The agreement, first reported by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi and confirmed to the News, is pending physicals.
Soto, who will turn 28 in February, converted 48 of 52 save opportunities the last two seasons for the Tigers. But he also struggled with his command at times and last season endured 11 losses.