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Reports: Arizona Diamondbacks trade for pitcher Jeremy Hellickson

Nov 15, 2014, 2:57 AM | Updated: 3:35 am

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The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson from the Tampa Bay Rays according to CBS’ Jon Heyman.

Hellickson started 13 games for the Rays last season, going 1-5 with a 4.52 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP.

He is a former 2011 Rookie of the Year and 2012 Gold Glove winner, boasting a career record of 40-36 with a 3.78 ERA and 1.26 WHIP.

Justin Williams was Arizona’s second-round pick in 2013 out of Terrebonne High School. He combined to hit .351 with four home runs and 46 RBIs in 74 games between rookie ball and Class A South Bend last season.

MLB Pipeline ranks Williams No. 14 among Dbacks prospects.

Andrew Velazquez was Arizona’s seventh-round pick in 2012. The switch-hitting shortstop hit .290 with nine home runs and 56 RBIs in 134 games with Class A South Bend last season.

Velazquez was ranked No. 12 among Dbacks prospects by MLB Pipeline.

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