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Angels claim Cunningham from Braves

ANAHEIM -- In desperate need of outfield depth, the Angels claimed Todd Cunningham off waivers from the Braves on Friday. Cunningham is out of options, but the Angels can keep him in the organization by slipping him through waivers, like they did with Roger Kieschnick and Alfredo Marte early last offseason.

Cunningham, 26, is a switch-hitting slap hitter with good speed and the ability to play all three outfield positions. An Alabama product who was originally a second-round Draft pick in 2010, Cunningham appeared in 39 games with the Braves this past season and batted .