Orioles Claim LHP Pedro Viola Off Waivers From Cincinnati
April 21, 2010 - International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
The Orioles today announced that they have claimed LHP PEDRO VIOLA off of waivers from the Cincinnati Reds and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
Viola, 26, appeared in nine games for Cincinnati in 2009, posting a 5.14 ERA (7.0IP, 4ER) after working in 54 games for Triple-A Louisville, where he went 2-2 with eight saves and a 5.47 ERA (49.1IP, 30ER). Viola appeared in one game for Louisville this year (1.0IP, 1K).
In order to make room for Viola on the 40-man roster, the Orioles have transferred outfielder FELIX PIE from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list (torn latissimus dorsi muscle).
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