Phillies Claim 6-Foot-5 Pitcher Off Waivers From Diamondbacks
Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies have claimed pitcher Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hoffmann will join the Phillies' Triple-A team, Lehigh Valley, to add pitching depth.Key Facts
- The Phillies picked up Andrew Hoffmann, a 6-foot-5 right-handed pitcher, from the Diamondbacks.
- Hoffmann was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks a few days before the claim.
- He has MLB experience with the Diamondbacks and the Kansas City Royals from this season.
- Hoffmann played 8 games for the Diamondbacks with a 1-0 win-loss record and a 7.71 earned run average (ERA).
- This season, he also appeared in 12 Triple-A games with a 1-1 record and a 6.08 ERA.
- The Phillies have assigned Hoffmann to their Triple-A Lehigh Valley team.
- Hoffmann struggled with his pitching performance this season but may have a chance to improve and get called back to the MLB.
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