Blue Jays pluck Walrond off waivers

The Toronto Blue Jays picked up pitcher Les Walrond off waivers Tuesday to round out their 40-man roster.

Walrond, 31, pitched six times for the World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies last season, posting a 1-1 record with a 6.10 earned-run average.

The left-hander spent most of the season at triple-A with the Iowa Cubs of the Pacific Coast League and Leigh Valley IronPigs of the International League.

Walrond is 1-4 lifetime with a 7.07 ERA in 23 appearances, including two starts, at the major-league level.

He has pitched for the Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs and Phillies.