The Braves have traded catcher Johnny Estrada to the Diamondbacks for right-handed relievers Lance Cormier and Oscar Villarreal, FOXSports.com has learned.

 

The deal gives the Braves additional bullpen depth at a time when they are trying to replace closer Kyle Farnsworth, who signed a free-agent contract with the Yankees.

 

The move also means the Diamondbacks will no longer be pursuing any of the free-agent catchers on the market.

 

In related news, the Orioles are close to signing the Padres' free-agent catcher Ramon Hernandez.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5147106

This also means the Braves have probably prevented the Mets from getting Vazquez (the D-Backs no longer have a need for Lo Duca), unless the Mets are willing to part with more prized prospects.

Wow, good pickup for Dbacks