Alberto Callaspo Traded to Dodgers in 6-Player Trade

When Alberto Callaspo was a late scratch for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, speculation was rampant that a trade was in the works. It turns out the rumors were correct. Callaspo has been traded to the Dodgers in a six-player deal.

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Callaspo Traded to Dodgers

Wednesday, May 27

The Dodgers confirmed that they have indeed traded for Callaspo and provided the details of the trade:

On May 26, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal first reported the Braves and Dodgers agreed to a six-player trade. 

Earlier on the 26th, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reported Callaspo exercised his right to veto a trade that would have sent him to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

"I signed my contract here, and I just want to finish my season here," Callaspo said before Tuesday's game, per Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan.

Callaspo was able to veto the trade because he was an offseason signing. Under terms of the collective bargaining agreement, players who sign contracts in the winter retain veto rights until June 15. The Braves could choose to acquiesce to Callaspo's wishes, wait until after June 15 to trade him or designate him for assignment.

Callaspo did indeed agree to waive his right to reject a trade after all. 

Callaspo, 32, is hitting .206/.293/.252 with one home run and eight RBI this season. He's due a $3 million salary for the 2015 season, which is half of what Uribe is making. A utility infielder, Callaspo had largely played third base while the Braves await starter Chris Johnson's return to the lineup.

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