Braves acquire LHP Maholm, OF Johnson

12:23 AM, Jul 31, 2012   |    comments
Chicago Cubs right fielder Reed Johnson (5) (L) is greeted by starting pitcher Paul Maholm (28) after making a catch Miami Marlins in the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs defeated the Miami Marlins 4-2.
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ATLANTA, Ga. -- The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs completed a four-player trade on Monday night. 

In exchange for right-handed pitchers Arodys Vizcaino and Jaye Chapman, the Atlanta Braves have acquired left-handed pitcher Paul Maholm and outfielder Reed Johnson. 

According to a release from the Braves, "Maholm, 30, is 9-6 this season with a 3.74 earned run average (ERA) in 21 appearances." And "Johnson, 35, is batting .307 this season with 15 extra-base hits and 16 runs batted in over (RBI) 75 games played."