Marlon Byrd RF FA Tue 8/27/13 10:31 AM
Marlon Byrd
RF FA
Sources have suggested to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports that Marlon Byrd was claimed off waivers by a National League team.
No word on who the claiming team might be and it's possible that he was claimed with the intent to block him from going to another team. However, the Pirates would make plenty of sense as a potential fit. Byrd has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence this season, batting .285/.330/.518 with 21 home runs and 71 RBI.