MLB Trade Deadline: Phillies Acquire LHP Aaron Loup From Blue Jays

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Phillies have acquired left-handed pitcher Aaron Loup from the Toronto Blue Jays hours before the MLB trade deadline on Tuesday.

Loup, 30, has made 50 relief appearances for the Blue Jays this season, posting a 4.54 ERA and striking out 42.

The Phillies traded right-handed pitcher Jacob Waguespack in exchange for Loup. Waguespack, 24, was originally signed by the Phillies as a non-drafted free agent in 2015.

To make room on the 40-man roster, the Phillies have designated infielder Trevor Plouffee for assignment.