Blue Jays claim Guilmet, Barnes off waivers

Preston Guilmet. (Hans Deryk/AP)

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed left-handed pitcher Scott Barnes off waivers from the Texas Rangers and right-hander Preston Guilmet off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Barnes was 0-1 with a 5.20 earned-run average and a save over 22 appearances with the Rangers last season.

Guilmet was 0-1 with a 5.23 ERA over 10 games with the Pirates.

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

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