Nationals Claim RHP Matt Waldron Off Waivers from Blue Jays
Washington adds a knuckleball-leaning right-hander to its roster after claiming him from Toronto.
The Washington Nationals have claimed right-hander Matt Waldron off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Waldron, formerly with the Padres, still relies on the knuckleball as his most-used pitch despite throwing it less frequently than in previous seasons. The move adds a unique arm to Washington's pitching staff.
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