The Astros have claimed 35-year old lefty reliever Raul Valdes off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. Valdes pitched in 17 games (1 start) for the Phillies in 2013 and he was 1-1 with a 7.46 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. Valdes has now pitched in 95 games (3 starts) in his first four years in the majors and he is 7-7 with 1 save, a 4.94 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. Valdes will get a shot next spring to win a spot in the Astros’ bullpen.
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