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Players Who Cleared Waivers

This is a running list of players who have cleared waivers, based on published reports.  Once a player clears waivers, he can be traded to any team (barring a no-trade clause).  This list can always be found in the sidebar under MLBTR Features.

Updated 8-31-10 at 3:50pm.

• Carlos Beltran, Mets - It's no surprise that Beltran cleared waivers given his massive salary and poor performance since returning from a knee operation. Beltran, who has a no-trade clause, earns $18.5MM this year and the same amount in 2011.
• Geoff Blum, Astros - The veteran infielder could appeal to teams looking for a utilityman. He has played every infield position in 2010.
• Dave Bush, Brewers - Bush could provide value as a starter or swingman on a team in need of some innings.
• Craig Counsell, Brewers - Like Blum, Counsell is versatile enough to play second, third or short.
• Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays - The third baseman has another year of arbitration left, makes a total of $4.75MM this season and has a .305 OBP.
• Brad Hawpe, Rockies - Hawpe has played a few games at first base this year and can also patrol right. His homer total is down, but he's still a decent hitter.
• Kelly Johnson, Diamondbacks - Johnson is having a career year and makes just $2.35MM, but the D'Backs aren't anxious to move him.
• Adam LaRoche, Diamondbacks - LaRoche is hitting well this year and has a history of second-half success. The Red Sox, White Sox or Rays could have interest.
• Lyle Overbay, Blue Jays - Overbay hits free agency this winter, but doesn't project to be a ranked free agent, so if the Blue Jays want to obtain something for him, now is their chance. Overbay has a no-trade clause.
• George Sherrill, Dodgers - Sherrill makes $4.5MM this year and has a lofty ERA, so he cleared waivers, as expected.
• Brian Tallet, Blue Jays - The southpaw might not have been a big enough name to draw a waiver claim, but he should draw some trade interest. After all, left-handed hitters have just a .474 OPS against Tallet.

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