The Pirates have claimed left-handed pitcher Sam Moll off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.
Moll, 25, made 50 appearances in the minor leagues this season with Class AAA Albuquerque (Colorado Rockies) and Class AAA Nashville (Athletics), recording a 3.64 ERA over 54.1 innings. He debuted with the Athletics in September, posting a 10.80 ERA in 11 games (6.2 innings).
The Rockies drafted Moll, a University of Memphis product, in the third round of the 2013 draft; he was traded to the Athletics in August.
Earlier this month, the Pirates claimed LHP Nik Turley off waivers. Seeking lefty relief help after getting rid of LeBlanc and Runzler.
— Bill Brink (@BrinkPG) November 27, 2017
Moll joins Steven Brault, Jack Leathersich, Felipe Rivero and Nik Turley as left-handed pitchers on the 40-man roster. After Monday’s move, the Pirates have one remaining spot open on their 40-man roster.
Elizabeth Bloom: ebloom@post-gazette.com, 412-263-1750 and Twitter: @BloomPG.
First Published: November 27, 2017, 7:33 p.m.
