On March 6, 1948, Sanders was involved in yet another trade centering on a future Hall of Famer. The Brooklyn Dodgers had used Jackie Robinson as a first baseman in 1947, but in 1948 the decision was made to move him to his more natural position as a second baseman. To make room, their 1947 second baseman, Eddie Stanky, was traded to the Braves for Sanders, Bama Rowell and $40,000. Sanders did not stay in the Dodgers organization long however, as he was returned to the Braves on April 18 for $60,000, partially because he was "damaged goods" since his arm still hadn't healed fully.