The Kansas City Royals have claimed left-handed pitcher Josh Newman off outright waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
Newman, who was on option to Triple-A Colorado Springs, will report to Triple-A Omaha.
To make room on the 40-man roster, the Royals recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Braun and placed him on the 60-day disabled list as he recovers from "Tommy John" surgery on his right elbow performed on April 22.
Newman, 26, has split the 2008 season between the Rockies and Triple-A Colorado Springs. He had a 9.35 ERA in 8 relief appearances with the Major League club and a 1-1 mark with a 2.45 ERA in 22.0 IP for the Sky Sox.
Newman sported a 2.57 ERA (7 IP, 2 ER) through his first six relief appearances of 2008 for the Rockies before allowing seven runs in his final 1.2 innings. He pitched in 2 games for Colorado in 2007, which included a perfect inning of work in his Major League debut on September 12 at Philadelphia.
Royals Claim Pitcher Newman Off Waivers