Phillies lose Valdes, Cloyd in waiver claims

PHILADELPHIA -- A couple pitchers left the Phillies organization Wednesday.

The Indians claimed right-hander Tyler Cloyd and the Astros claimed left-hander Raul Valdes.

Cloyd, 26, went 2-7 with a 6.56 ERA in 13 appearances (11 starts) this season. He has 5.98 in 19 big-league appearances. Valdes, 35, went 1-1 with a 7.46 ERA in 17 appearances (one start) this season with the Phillies. He made the team's Opening Day roster. He has a 4.94 ERA in 95 career big-league appearances.

Neither were expected to be part of the Phillies' future plans.