Earlier this week, the Philadelphia Phillies designated left-handed relief pitcher Bobby LaFromboise for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster for infielder Taylor Featherston, who they acquired in a trade from the Los Angeles Angels.
According to Jim Salisbury of Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, LaFromboise made it through waivers after being designated and is headed to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Phillies announce lefty Bobby LaFromboise cleared waivers and was sent to AAA. He comes to bug league camp as nonroster player
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyCSN) February 12, 2016
LaFromboise, 29, was claimed off of waivers earlier this off-season after the Angels designated him for assignment.
In 27 career appearances at the big-league level between 2013 and 2015, LaFromboise has posted a 3.63 ERA while recording three holds. In 54 games at the Triple-A level in 2015, he posted a 2.98 ERA and recorded 15 holds.
While him being taken off of the 40-man roster makes it less than likely that he's on the Opening Day roster, it's very possible that LaFromboise appears at the major-league level for the Phillies in 2016.
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