The Braves agreed to a minor league contract with Scott Blewett yesterday, according to the right-hander’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’ll be assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Scott Blewett is also taken off the 40-man roster The Royals announced that infielder Hanser Alberto and pitcher Scott Blewett have cleared outright waivers and have elected free agency.
Josh Staumont, an important part of the KC Royals’ bullpen this season and last, entered Wednesday night’s loss to the Astros in Houston to protect a one-run lead.
Blewett had a 6.47 ERA at Omaha. The Royals announced they have placed pitcher Josh Staumont on the Injured List and have called up right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett from Triple-Omaha.