Phils get lefty reliever; Coste is backup catcher

Left-hander Jack Taschner has been acquired by the Phillies from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for catcher Ronny Paulino.

Taschner, 30, went 3-2 with a 4.88 ERA in 67 games for the Giants last season. In 16 appearances against the NL East, he went 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA. This spring, Taschner was 0-0 with a 6.23 ERA in eight Cactus League appearances with the Giants.

Paulino, 27, was acquired by the Phillies on December 10, 2008, in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates for catcher Jason Jaramillo. He was hitting .194 with one home run in 13 Grapefruit League games for the Phillies.

Originally selected by the Giants in the second round of the 1999 draft, Taschner is 8-4 with a 5.01 ERA in 178 career Major League games.

Meanwhile, Paulino's exit means Chris Coste will be the backup catcher.