Cubs trade Eyre to Phillies

Lefty reliever Scott Eyre was acquired Thursday by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Cubs, who received minor-league right-hander Brian Schlitter, a graduate of Maine South High School.

Eyre is in the final season of a three-year contract, and the Phillies will pick up the rest of the contract (about $1.2 million). He was 2-0 with a 7.15 ERA in 19 games for the Cubs this season. The 36-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week.

"I'm happy for Scotty," Cubs GM Jim Hendry said. "It's a good day for everybody today. It's good that Scott's getting back into a pennant race, and he'll help the Phillies. The Phillies are a first-class organization. We've got good reports on the pitcher we got back. He's a big kid who throws hard."

Schlitter, a 16th-round pick in 2007, was 4-3 with 6 saves and a 2.22 ERA in 34 games for Class A Clearwater. He will report to Class A Daytona Beach.

Daily Herald reporter Bruce Miles contributed to this report