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Pirates claim Leroux

By Herald Standard Staff 1 min read
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PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed right-hander Chris Leroux off waivers from the Florida Marlins and designated right-handed reliever Brian Bass for assignment. Leroux had a 7.00 ERA in 17 appearances with Florida, striking out 18 and walking 11 in 18 innings. He had a 6.28 ERA in 26 minor league games this season. Leroux was added to the Pirates’ 40-man roster.

Bass gave up 11 runs and nine hits in 7 1-3 innings with Pittsburgh.

He had a 4.90 ERA in 48 games with Baltimore last season.

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