The Blue Jays have claimed 32-year old lefty Les Walrond off waivers from the Phillies. He pitched in 6 games (0 starts) with the Phillies last season and he was 1-1 with a 6.10 ERA and a 2.13 WHIP. Walrond has now pitched in 23 games (2 starts) in his major league career and he is 1-4 with a 7.07 ERA and a 1.99 WHIP. It’s hard to see what the Blue Jays like about Walrond as he has allowed 43 hits and walked 28 batters in 35.2 career major league innings. He is a lefty but that’s likely the only thing he has going for him.

UPDATE: 11/20/2008 - The Blue Jays have released Les Walrond. Walrond hopes to hook on with a pro team in Japan soon.