Nationals claim RHP Matt Waldron off waivers from Blue Jays
Washington adds a right-handed pitcher via the waiver wire, pulling Matt Waldron away from Toronto's roster.
The Toronto Blue Jays announced that RHP Matt Waldron has been claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals. The move is official, confirmed directly by the Blue Jays' club account. Waldron departs Toronto's roster and will join Washington. This waiver claim removes a pitching option from the Blue Jays while adding depth to the Nationals.
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