The Toronto Blue Jays have yet to make their first move of the off-season but other teams have already started and a recent move involved one of their ex-pitcher.
The off-season has already seen a few former Blue Jays on the move as Josh Walker was signed by the Baltimore Orioles less than a week ago.
Atlanta Brave claim former Blue Jays pitcher Josh Walker
The Orioles announced last week that they had signed Josh Walker to a major league deal but things took a turn quickly as a couple days later he was designated for assignment.
The Braves then jumped on the chance to acquire him and claimed him off waivers along with a few other moves.
Braves Roster Moves
Atlanta claims two arms from the Orioles:
RHP Carson Ragsdale - 6'8” with strikeout upside, back for a 2nd look after brief DFA stint in ATL
LHP Josh Walker - lefty depth, out of options, must stick on MLB roster
Anthopoulos keeps churning
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The Orioles were likely hoping to have Walker slip through the cracks and not have him claimed to clear up a roster spot for a new signing but it looks like the Braves though he was worth the shot.
The #Braves today claimed RHP Carson Ragsdale and LHP Josh Walker off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.
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Walker has had a rough last year bouncing around a few teams but only seeing playing time in the majors with the Blue Jays where he finished with a 7.20 ERA in 5 innings pitched across 3 games.
Can Josh Walker be an MLB pitcher again?
