Nationals get Soriano in trade with Rangers

The Rangers will get outfielders Brad Wilkerson and Terrmel Sledge, as well as Class AA right-hander Armando Galarraga in the deal.
Wilkerson could end up playing any of the three outfield positions for the Rangers, depending upon what other moves the Rangers make. The increased outfield depth virtually ensures that the Rangers will trade outfielder Kevin Mench for pitching.
The Nationals plan to move Soriano from second base to left field, a change that Soriano might not embrace. Soriano has resisted playing outfield in the past, and he is entering his free-agent year.
The deal was pending physicals, according to a baseball official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the swap had not been finalized.
With a rare combination of power and speed, Soriano has been one of the most productive infielders in the majors the past four years. He hit .268 with 36 homers, 104 RBIs and 30 stolen bases last season, when he earned $7.5 million.
Eligible for arbitration, he almost certainly will get a substantial raise next year, and he can become a free agent after the season.
Soriano was acquired by Texas in the February 2004 trade that sent AL MVP Alex Rodriguez to the New York Yankees.
Galarraga went a combined 6-8 with a 3.80 ERA in 27 starts at Class-A Potomac and Double-A Harrisburg.

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