The New York Yankees have claimed left handed pitcher Raul Valdes off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.

Valdes was designated for assignment last week by the Cardinals. He could help in the Majors as a lefty reliever for the Yankees in case they need him.

The left hander was 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA in 5.1 innings throughout seven games in 2011 with the Cardinals.

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