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D-backs trade for ex-All-Star closer Boxberger

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The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired reliever Brad Boxberger from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday in exchange for minor league pitcher Curtis Taylor.

Boxberger, who was an All-Star in 2015 when he led the American League with 41 saves, was a candidate to be non-tendered Friday at the 5 p.m. ET deadline to offer contracts to arbitration-eligible players.

Boxberger, 29, has had each of his past two seasons cut short by injuries, but agent Scott Boras said earlier this month that his client is fully healthy now.

Last season, he dealt with a right flexor strain and pitched 29 1/3 innings in 30 appearances, going 4-4 with a 3.