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Houston's Francisco traded to Tampa Bay

Published Aug. 31, 2012 10:31 p.m. ET

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Houston outfielder Ben Francisco has been traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named.

The 30-year-old Francisco came to Houston in a trade with Toronto on July 20. He hit .247 with two homers and five RBIs in 31 games for the Astros.

He has a .258 average with 47 homers and 181 RBIs his six-year career with Cleveland, Philadelphia and Toronto.

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