LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers on Tuesday claimed right-handed pitcher Cory Mazzoni from the Cubs and with the corresponding move of designating outfielder Trayce Thompson for assignment have moved one step closer to finalizing the opening day roster.
Mazzoni, 28, saw limited time in the majors in 2015 and 2017 with the Padres, and the results were disastrous. In 14 major league relief appearances totaling 16u2154 innings the right-hander allowed 38 runs (32 earned) on 40 hits, including seven home runs, for a gaudy 17.28 ERA and 8.