BALTIMORE (AP) — The Florida Marlins attempted to strengthen their struggling bullpen by purchasing the contracts of minor league pitchers Alex Sanabia and James Houser.
The moves were made Tuesday.
Sanabia, a right-hander, was summoned from Double-A Jacksonville, where he was 5-1 with a 2.03 ERA in 14 starts.
The left-handed Houser was promoted from Triple-A New Orleans after posting a 3.26 ERA in 19 innings over 11 appearances.
Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez says Sanabia would be used in long relief and Houser would be a situational reliever.
The newcomers replace right-hander Jay Buente, who was optioned to New Orleans on Sunday, and right-hander Jorge Sosa, who was designated for assignment Tuesday.
