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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher headed to the Los Angeles Angels
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Michael Petersen is headed to the Los Angeles Angels after being claimed off waivers earlier this afternoon.
The Blue Jays decided to designate Petersen for assignment last week when they officially signed Max Scherzer to a one year $15.5 million deal as they needed to make room on their 40 man roster.
The Blue Jays have finalized their $15.5m, one-yr deal with Max Scherzer.
Righty Michael Petersen designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40.
Righty Michael Petersen designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40.
The Angels have claimed Blue Jays pitcher Michael Petersen off waivers
The Angels announced this afternoon that they claimed pitcher Michael Petersen off waivers from the Blue Jays and have DFA'd RHP Kelvin Caceres to make room for him on their 40 man roster.
The #Angels have claimed RHP Michael Petersen off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
In a corresponding 40-man roster move, RHP Kelvin Cáceres has been designated for assignment.
In a corresponding 40-man roster move, RHP Kelvin Cáceres has been designated for assignment.
Angels Claim Michael Petersen, Designate Kelvin Cácares
Petersen's time in Toronto was definitely short as he was claimed off waivers from the Miami Marlins on November 5th and was then DFA'd by the Blue Jays before ever getting to put on the uniform.
The 30 year old pitcher made his MLB debut last season in which he split between the Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers in which he finished with a 3-1 record and 5.95 ERA.
Hopefully the Angels will keep him long enough for him to show that he belongs in the majors as he has not gotten much of a chance since signing his first deal with the Milwaukee Brewers back in 2015.
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