PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton earned a World Series ring the last time he was traded. He’s hoping for an encore.

The right-hander was sent from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Dodgers on Friday after Los Angeles claimed him on waivers.

Blanton will join outfielder Shane Victorino, who was traded from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on Tuesday. The last-place Phillies also dealt outfielder Hunter Pence to San Francisco earlier this week.

“It was a little bit of a shock, especially since the trade deadline had passed,” Blanton said. “But when you’re in trade rumors, you’ve got to be ready to do whatever. And I was happy if I stayed. At the same time, it will be a new thing, a new adventure to go. And that’s always fun.”

The 31-year-old Blanton is 8-9 with a 4.59 ERA in 20 starts and one relief appearance. He is making $8.5 million and, like Victorino, can become a free agent after the season.

While the cost-cutting Phillies are preparing for 2013, the Dodgers entered the day a half-game behind San Francisco in the NL West. Blanton bolsters a rotation that includes reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw.

“You play for the postseason and a chance to go to the World Series. And they’re in a good position,” Blanton said. “They have a very good team over there. Pitching against them, I know how good their lineup is. They’re in a good position right now. So that’s always exciting. They’re fighting to win out there, and that’s always exciting to be a part of.”

Philadelphia will receive a player to be named or cash for Blanton. To fill the roster spot, the Phillies recalled right-hander B.J. Rosenberg from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.