"After trading for outfielder Matt Diaz on Wednesday morning, adding a right-handed bat off the bench, the Braves acquired shortstop Jack Wilson from Seattle on Wednesday night to shore up their middle infield.

They had been looking for a solid backup for Alex Gonzalez at short and Dan Uggla at second, and they got a 33-year-old veteran and former All-Star for the Pirates. The Braves acquired Wilson along with cash considerations for a player to be named.

Wilson is on the disabled list with a bruised heel, but has been cleared by doctors to play when he's eligible Saturday. Braves general manager Frank Wren had his special assistant Dick Balderson in Seattle on Wednesday to watch Wilson go through his pre-game work and said he looked fine.

Wilson will be eligible for postseason play by virtue by being on the Braves roster as a disabled player before midnight Wednesday. Since they won't activate him until later in the week, the Braves don't have to make a corresponding move because rosters expand Thursday."