The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Chris Vallimont to a minor league deal and threw him straight in the fire. His first assignment? A Wednesday night start against for Triple-A Oklahoma City against the Albuquerque Isotopes, who play in perhaps the most hitter-friendly ballpark in minor league baseball.
Vallimont, a 27-year-old right-hander, was pitching in an independent league before signing with the Dodgers. He pitched six scoreless innings in Triple-A in his debut.
The Dodgers have signed right-hander Chris Vallimont to a minor league contract, as announced by Triple-A broadcaster Alex Freedman (X link). Vallimont is starting for the Dodgers’ top affiliate this evening.