Padres Claim Keith Hessler Off Waivers
- Updated: May 10, 2016
According to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com the San Diego Padres have claimed Keith Hessler off of waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
LHP Keith Hessler is no longer part of #Dbacks org. Andy Green‘s #Padres claimed him off waivers today. Was DFA’ed April 30
— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) May 10, 2016
Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union Tribune also reported the news.
The Padres have claimed LHP Keith Hessler off waivers from the D-backs. The 27-year-old reliever has an 8.22 ERA in 15.1 IP in the majors.
— Dennis Lin (@sdutdennislin) May 10, 2016
Lin reported further details on the news.
Just-claimed LHP Keith Hessler is expected to report tomorrow to serve as the Padres’ 26th man for the doubleheader.
— Dennis Lin (@sdutdennislin) May 10, 2016
Although Hessler has struggled this season he does have a connection with the Padres skipper Andy Green. San Diego is looking to add some depth in the rotation and Hessler has a chance to help there.
As more information surfaces on the Padres and their roster moves we will continue to keep you up to date.
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