The Orioles claimed pitcher Alex Burnett off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
O’s add to mound inventory, claim Burnett off waivers, assign righty to Triple-A
The Orioles today announced that they have claimed RHP ALEX BURNETT off waivers from Toronto and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
The Orioles have claimed right-hander Alex Burnett off waivers from the Blue Jays and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk, the team announced via Twitter. The team has transferred Wilson Betemit to the 60-day disabled list in order to create space on the 40-man roster. Burnett, 25, was designated for assignment when the Blue Jays claimed Casper Wells off waivers from the Mariners. Burnett’s command has improved each year since his 2010 debut with, but his strikeout rate has declined as well. In 170 career innings, he has a 4.61 ERA, 5.6 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9. Last year he struck out…
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