Blue Jays' Cesar Valdez: Claimed by Jays
Valdez was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays and optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis:
Valdez was designated for assignment earlier in the week after allowing 10 earned runs through 9.1 major-league innings this season. He'll likely stick around in Buffalo, given his career 8.28 ERA in the majors (two seasons, 29.1 innings.
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