Braves complete deal to acquire Trevor Cahill from D-backs

Trevor Cahill's time with the Diamondbacks is coming to an end.

Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reported earlier Thursday that Arizona was discussing a trade with the Braves to send Cahill to Atlanta and a few hours later a deal was done.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale adds that the D-backs are expected to be on the hook for half of Cahill's $12 million salary for 2015.

Cahill, 27, is coming off a rough season, going 3-12 and posting a 5.61 ERA in 110 2/3 innings split between the rotation and bullpen, but the Braves appear willing to take a shot on the one-time All-Star and hope he can bounce back.

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Moving Cahill opens a starting spot in Arizona for 22-year-old right-hander Archie Bradley. Considered one of the top prospects in baseball, Bradley has impressed in spring training with a 1.61 ERA in 22 1/3 innings.

This transaction could spur a flurry of activity for the D-backs, as Jon Heyman of CBS Sports tweeted last month that outfielder Cody Ross and second baseman Aaron Hill were also candidates to be traded this season. Now with Cahill gone, general manager Dave Stewart can focus on making deals involving the other veteran players still on the roster.

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Israel Fehr is a writer for Big League Stew on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at israelfehr@yahoo.ca or follow him on Twitter. Follow @israelfehr