Cleveland Guardians Claim Veteran Pitcher On Waivers

 

The Los Angeles Angels 2023 season has been a disaster, and the biggest mistake of all was buying at the trade deadline, rather than selling, but unfortunately for Angels fans, things got much worse after buying, as they then placed several of those names on waivers yesterday.

Given his history as a solid starting pitcher, there was always going to be plenty of interest in the former White Sox right hander, and now, the Cleveland Guardians have officially claimed Giolito, along with right handed reliever Reynaldo Lopez. 

The Cleveland Guardians claimed right-handed starter Lucas Giolito and right-handed reliever Reynaldo Lopez on waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, sources tell ESPN.

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With one month to go in the 2023 season, the Guardians are just 5 games back of the Minnesota Twins in the American League Central Division, and now with a great addition to the rotation, they've no doubt got a chance to chase down the division crown. 

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