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Arizona Diamondbacks claim RHP Jacob Webb off waivers from Braves
Jacob Webb #71 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch throughout the eighth inning of Sport 5 of the Nationwide League Championship Collection in opposition to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Picture by Harry How/Getty Photographs)
(Picture by Harry How/Getty Photographs)
The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed right-handed pitcher Jacob Webb off of waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.
Webb was optioned to the Triple-A Reno Aces after getting claimed by Arizona.
Moreover, the group designated outfielder Stuart Fairchild for task.
In 78 aid appearances over the past three seasons with the Braves, Webb is 9-4 with a 2.47 ERA to go together with three saves and 9 holds. He recorded 71 strikeouts and 31 walks over that span.
The transfer comes after the D-backs optioned starter-turned-reliever Caleb Smith to Triple-A Reno this previous Sunday. Smith noticed one begin and one aid look this season earlier than he was despatched all the way down to the minors.
Fairchild was part of the group’s 2020 commerce deadline deal that shipped off Archie Bradley to the Cincinnati Reds. Arizona additionally acquired Josh VanMeter, who was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this month, within the deal.
In 12 video games performed with Arizona final season (17 plate appearances), Fairchild averaged .133 and slugged .200 to go together with two hits, three runs scored and two RBIs. He was walked as soon as and struck out 3 times.
The D-backs tackle the Washington Nationals for Sport 2 of Tuesday’s doubleheader at 4:05 p.m. Tune to ESPN 620 AM or 98.7 FM HD-2 for all of the motion.