The Philadelphia Phillies found their right-handed hitting outfield power bat. That may be a stretch, but the team’s recent move could prove to be effective if it works out.
The Phillies didn’t make a trade or a big free agent signing to acquire this outfielder. They simply claimed another team’s unwanted goods, grabbing Pedro León off waivers on Friday.
Phillies claim uber-talented outfielder Pedro León off waivers from Orioles
The Phillies claimed León off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, per The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Lochlahn March. The Orioles claimed León off waivers from the Houston Astros on Nov.