The Miami Marlins have added yet another arm to their arsenal, thanks to a Thursday afternoon waiver move that netted them former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne.
An express pass to the playoffs Despaigne is not, but it’s a move that could actually yield some marginal short and long-term value for the frugal Marlins going forward.
The big question is just how exactly will Despaigne be used? Having originally started his career as a starting pitcher, the Orioles used him strictly as a bullpen piece this season, although he did start 17 games with their Triple A affiliate in Norfolk.