The Philadelphia Phillies claim Cesar Carrillo off waivers
The Phillies have claimed 26-year old righty starting pitcher Cesar Carrillo off waivers from the Padres. Carrillo started 3 games for the Padres this year and he was 1-2 with a 13.06 ERA and a 2.71 WHIP. He also started 27 games in AAA-ball for the Padres this year and he was 5-14 with a 5.60 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP. Too make room on the roster for Carrillo the Phillies have designated 32-year old lefty Nate Robertson. Robertson pitched in 2 games (0 starts) for the Phillies this year and he was 0-0 with a 54.00 ERA and a 7.00 WHIP.
UPDATE: (9/13/2010) - The Phillies have designated Cesar Carrillo for assignment.
UPDATE: (9/15/2010) - The Padres have claimed Carrillo back off waivers from the Phillies.