Jays claim outfielder Wells off waivers from Mariners

Seattle Mariners' Casper Wells, center, is congratulated by Carlos Triunfel, left, and Trayvon Robinson on his three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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The Canadian Press
Published Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:10PM EDT
Last Updated Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:10PM EDT

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed outfielder Casper Wells on waivers from the Seattle Mariners.

Wells batted .228 for the Mariners in 2012 with 12 doubles, three triples, 10 home runs and 36 RBIs.

He was designated for assignment by Seattle on March 31.

The Grand Rapids, Mich., native has a career Major League batting average of .246 with 25 home runs and 80 RBIs over three seasons with Detroit and Seattle.

To make room on the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays have designated right-handed pitcher Alex Burnett for assignment.