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Phillies claim Michael Mariot off waivers from Royals

John Rieger / Reuters

The Philadelphia Phillies have claimed right-hander Michael Mariot from the Kansas City Royals, the team announced Monday.

Mariot, 27, appeared in two big-league games in 2015, allowing one earned run in three innings of work.

He spent the majority of last season with the Royals' Triple-A affiliate in Omaha, posting a 2.32 ERA with eight saves, and striking out 10.5 hitters per nine innings.

Mariot becomes the sixth pitcher Phillies general manager Matt Klentak has acquired this offseason.

Philadelphia has already traded for Jeremy Hellickson, signed James Russell and Frank Herrmann to minor-league contracts, and claimed Dan Otero and A.J. Achter off waivers.

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