Gaby Hernandez, a 23-year-old righthander, was claimed off waivers from the Mariners yesterday and will report to spring training with the team next week.
To make room on the roster, the Sox designated righthander Robert Manuel for assignment. He was claimed off waivers from the Mariners in November.
“Decent scouting reports on him, and those reports pretty consistently indicate that if he’s ever available on the scrap heap to pick him up,’’ said Sox general manager Theo Epstein. “Given his age and the way his arm works and the advanced levels at which he pitched, he has a chance for some upside down the line.’’
Hernandez was 10-9 with a 5.23 ERA for Triple A Tacoma last season, allowing 158 hits and striking out 98 over 146 1/3 innings. Hernandez was 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA in the last week of the season and undefeated in his final five starts.
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