Kansas City, Mo. ? The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran infielder Wilson Betemit from the Kansas City Royals for two Class-A prospects.

The Tigers and Royals each announced the deal Wednesday.

The Royals received left-handed pitcher Antonio Cruz, who was 2-6 with a 3.11 ERA in 22 games, including 10 starts, with West Michigan in the Midwest League, and catcher Julio Rodriguez, who was hitting .283 in 66 games with Lakeland in the Florida State League.