The Astros have claimed pitcher Sam Demel and shortstop Jake Elmore off of waivers from the Diamondbacks.Demel has posted a combined 4.95 ERA in 72 relief appearances with Arizona since 2010. Elmore made his MLB debut during the 2012 season, hitting .191 in 73 plate appearances.
Analysis: Demel is bullpen depth at best, but I'm surprised that the Diamondbacks let Elmore go. I thought that they were going to give him a longer look at the shortstop position, considering that it was empty when the club traded away Stephen Drew. He is a good pickup by the Astros, and could be used as shortstop depth in case Jed Lowrie is traded away.
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