Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly reports that the Phillies have claimed left handed reliever Bobby LaFromboise off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The 29 year old southpaw has logged a few innings in the majors starting in 2013 with Seattle and the last two seasons with Pittsburgh.
LaFromboise spent most of last season in Triple-A Indianapolis where he appeared in 54 games (54.1 IP) and pitched to a 2.98 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, striking out 52 and walking 21. He was claimed off waivers by the Angels on December 23 but was designated for assignment on Tuesday which leads us to his latest home with the Phillies.
To make room on the 40 man roster, LHP Jesse Biddle, the Phillies' number one pick from the 2010 draft, was designated for assignment. While nothing is guaranteed, Biddle seems likely to clear waivers while in the early stages of recovering from Tommy John surgery. However, it makes quite a contrast between the new front office and the one from last year.
