Blue Jays claim Moscoso

The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have claimed RHP GUILLERMO MOSCOSO on unconditional release waivers from the Kansas City Royals.

MOSCOSO, 29, appeared in 23 games last season for the Colorado Rockies making three starts and posting a 3-2 record with a 6.12 ERA.  This spring the 6-1, 200 lb. right-handed pitcher appeared in three games with the Royals, posting a 0-1 record with a 9.00 ERA in 5.0 innings pitched.   In parts of four Major League seasons the Maracay, Venezuela native has posted an 11-12 record with a 4.16 ERA in 57 games, 24 starts.

The Blue Jays now have 40 players on the 40-man roster.