Slugger Jim Thome is headed to the Baltimore Orioles, whose struggling offense is in dire need of some punch.

Thome was traded from the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday for two young minor leaguers - right-hander Kyle Simon and catcher Gabriel Lino.

The 41-year-old Thome is a five-time All-Star. His 609 homers are tied with Sammy Sosa for seventh place on the career list, and his 1,689 RBIs over a 22-year career are 25th all-time.