Blue Jays claim David Herndon

The Blue Jays have claimed pitcher David Herndon off of waivers from the Phillies. Herndon underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery in June, meaning that he will definitely miss a chunk of the 2013 season.

Herndon played well with Philadelphia in 2011, posting a 3.32 ERA in 45 appearances. He appeared in five games in 2012 before being placed on the disabled list in April.

Analysis:  The Blue Jays seem to be going out and claiming basically everyone on the waiver wire. Herndon is a decent relief pitcher who caught a bad break with the Tommy John surgery. I've always liked his pitches, and I'm sure that the Phillies aren't thrilled to see him go. However, we'll see how he does in the American League, especially when coming off of a major surgery.