Marlins trade Cantu to Rangers for two pitching prospects

SAN FRANCISCO -- The AL West-leading Texas Rangers added another bat for the stretch, getting third baseman Jorge Cantu from the Florida Marlins on Thursday for two minor league pitchers.

Cantu got two hits, scored twice and made an error in the Marlins' 5-0 win at San Francisco. The trade was completed right after the game ended.

"I'm going," Cantu said.

Texas acquired pitcher Cliff Lee from the Seattle Mariners earlier this month.

Cantu hit .262 with 10 home runs and 54 RBI for Florida. The Rangers already have All-Star Michael Young at third base -- Cantu said in recent days he was prepared to switch back to his former spot at first base, a position of need for the Rangers.

The Rangers sent Double-A right-handers Evan Reed and Omar Poveda to Florida.