Athletics Claim 6-Foot-6 Lefty off Waivers From White Sox
Summary
The Oakland Athletics have claimed left-handed pitcher Joe Rock off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Rock, who has mostly played in the minor leagues this season, will start with the Athletics' Triple-A team in Las Vegas.Key Facts
- Joe Rock is a 6-foot-6 left-handed pitcher.
- The Chicago White Sox removed Rock from their roster before the Athletics claimed him.
- Rock has played mostly in Triple-A this year, appearing in 24 games.
- This season in Triple-A, Rock has a 1-1 win-loss record, 48 strikeouts, and a 6.89 earned run average (ERA).
- He made four appearances with the White Sox this season with a 0-1 record and a 3.48 ERA.
- Last season, Rock pitched in three major league games with the Tampa Bay Rays, posting a 2.35 ERA.
- The Athletics plan to have Rock begin playing in their Triple-A Las Vegas team.
- Rock is 26 years old and considered young enough to still improve as a pitcher.
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