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Orioles Claim Vance Worley From the Pirates

The Baltimore Orioles have claimed Vance Worley off waivers from the Pirates, according to the Orioles on Twitter. Worley was most likely going to be non-tendered by the Pirates this off-season, as he was due to make a raise over his current $2.45 M salary, and wasn't looking like a factor in the rotation outside of depth and a long reliever.

The Pirates used Worley in both roles this year. He struggled as a starter, with a 4.57 xFIP, and had decent results as a reliever, with a 3.93 xFIP. He never really looked comfortable in the reliever role, and was eventually waived by the Pirates and sent to the minors when they acquired Joe Blanton, who was a better fit for the team out of the bullpen.