The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed right-handed pitcher Yoendrys Gomez off waivers Friday. A day later, the Dodgers activated the 25-year-old forward of Saturday’s sport versus the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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In a corresponding transfer, the Dodgers optioned reliever Noah Davis.
Gomez was designated for task by the New York Yankees earlier this week. He has a 2.70 ERA throughout six appearances this season. The appropriate-hander pitched 10 innings for the Bronx Bombers, giving up three earned runs, 5 hits, and 9 walks. Gomez struck out 5.
Now, Gomez will get a possibility to take the mound for the defending champions.
Davis has a ten.13 ERA throughout 2.2 innings pitched with the Dodgers this season. The appropriate-hander made an look Friday night time towards the Pittsburgh Pirates, which featured one stroll and two strikeouts.
Davis confronted seven Pirates batters, placing out two in his 35-pitch outing. The Dodgers recalled the reliever final week to bolster the bullpen forward of their sequence with the Texas Rangers. Bobby Miller was optioned the day prior, and Davis being recalled was the corresponding transfer.
With Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis this season, Davis has a 7.94 ERA with 9 strikeouts throughout 5.2 innings pitched. The appropriate-hander was traded to the Dodgers from the Boston Purple Sox simply hours earlier than Opening Day.
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