Washington Nationals close to acquiring Cincinnati Reds 2B Brandon Phillips

Cincinnati and Washington agreed in principle to a trade that will send All-Star second baseman Brandon Phillips from the Reds to the Nationals for multiple minor league players, according to reports Friday.

The deal is pending that Phillips waives his no-trade clause, sources told ESPN.

On Thursday night, Phillips tweeted "513 to 202," a reference to the area codes of Cincinnati and Washington, D.C.

Phillips has not approved the trade yet and is not expected to until the Reds work out fair compensation for him to waive his 10-and-5 rights, according to ESPN. Because Phillips, a 14-year major league veteran, has 10 or more years in the majors, including at least five with the same team, he has the right to reject any proposed trade.

Phillips appeared in 148 games for the Reds last season, batting .294 with 12 home runs 70 RBIs.

Phillips, 34, is under contract with the Reds for $27 million during the next two years. He is scheduled to make $13 million next season and $14 million in 2017.