The Phillies sent out a press release this morning confirming news that has been circulating for about 36 hours - they acquired left-handed hitting Matt Stairs from Toronto for a player to be named later.

The 40-year-old Stairs was hitting .250 (80-320) with 11 home runs and 44 RBI in 105 games with Toronto this season.

Without Geoff Jenkins (placed on the 15-day DL last weekend), the Phillies didn't have a left-handed hitter on their bench when Friday's game began. Stairs should fill that void - he was 5-for-15 (.333) with three RBI as a pinch hitter.

Stairs made 14 starts in the field for Toronto , eight in left field and six in right field.