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NL West News and Rumors

Sources: D-backs, Braves talking J. Upton deal

Buster Olney, ESPN.com

The Arizona Diamondbacks are seriously discussing a trade of Justin Upton to the Atlanta Braves Wednesday evening, according to sources.

Mark Saxon, ESPN.com

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Scott Elbert had elbow surgery for the second time in five months, the team announced Wednesday.

CNNSI.com

PHOENIX (AP) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks and shortstop Cliff Pennington have avoided an arbitration hearing by reaching a two-year, $5 million contract agreement, a person with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday.

Thomas Harding, MLB.com

The Rockies and utility infielder Jonathan Herrera avoided arbitration by agreeing on a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. A Major League source said the deal is for $900,000, the midpoint between Herrera’s request for $1 million and t…