By Canadian Press

Toronto Blue Jays acquire two right-handed pitchers off waiver wire

Dec 7, 2020 | 2:24 PM

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays added to their pitching depth on Monday, claiming two right-handers off waivers.

Toronto grabbed Anthony Castro from the Detroit Tigers and Walker Lockett from the Seattle Mariners.

The 25-year-old Castro appeared in his only major-league game last season when he pitched one inning of relief for Detroit.

The native of Venezuela spent his entire 2019 season with double-A Erie, going 5-3 with a 4.40 ERA across 18 starts and nine relief appearances.

The 26-year-old Lockett pitched in two games last season for the New York Mets before he was claimed by Seattle on Sept. 1.

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In 16.1 total innings in 2020, the six-foot-five Lockett was 1-0 with a 4.96 ERA

Lockett is 2-4 with a 7.67 ERA over eight starts and 12 relief appearances over three seasons.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 7, 2020.

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