Dodgers Claim Layne Somsen Off Waivers
- Updated: June 24, 2016
According to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register the Los Angeles Dodgers have claimed Layne Somsen off of waivers.
#Dodgers tinker at fringes of 40man roster again. Claim RHP Layne Somsen off waivers from #Yankees. Chin-Hui Tsao (triceps) to 60day DL
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) June 22, 2016
In addition the New York Yankees reported the news.
ROSTER MOVE: RHP Layne Somsen has been claimed off waivers by the @Dodgers.
— Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) June 22, 2016
Somsen is a former 22nd round pick of the Cincinnati Reds in the 2013 MLB draft. Somesen made his major league debut this season with the Yankees and struggled.
As a matter of fact in 2.1 innings of work he allowed 5 runs and has a 19.29 ERA at the major league level. The right hander has shown promise is the Triple-A level.
In light of his Major league struggles he has a 1.44 ERA in 14 games in the minors this season. With the move the Dodgers add pitching depth.
Again, as more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.
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