Breslow claimed off waivers, Swarzak called up
Relief pitcher, Craig Breslow, was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics today and the Twins have promoted Anthony Swarzak from Triple-A to take his place. Breslow stated that he is grateful for the opportunity the Twins have given him.
Breslow was claimed off of waivers by the Twins last season and had a 1.63 ERA in 42 appearances in 38 2/3 innings. Breslow only gave up nine runs, seven earned, and picked up 32 strike outs and 14 walks with the Twins in 2008.
The left handed pitcher struggled this year, however, and racked up a 6.28 ERA with 10 earned runs over 14 1/3 innings. Breslow pitched in 17 games and struck out and walked 11 batters apiece and gave up three home runs.
Anthony Swarzak has been called up from Triple-A Rochester who is 3-4 with a 2.25 ERA. He has pitched in 44 innings in his seven starts and has struck out 32 while only walking 11. The right handed pitcher has been slated to take Glen Perkins start on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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