Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The White Sox designated veteran starter John Danks for assignment.
Trades
- Indians – acquired C Chris Gimenez from Rangers for cash considerations
- Rangers – acquired C Bobby Wilson from Tigers for P Chad Bell
Suspensions
- IF Erisbel Arruebarrena – suspended by Dodgers for rest of season
- P Josh Ravin – received 80-game PED suspension
Claims
- Brewers – P Michael Kirkman (from Padres)
Designated For Assignment
- Giants – P Vin Mazzaro (link)
- Twins – P J.R. Graham, P Ryan O’Rourke (link)
- Indians – C Adam Moore (link)
- Brewers – P Sam Freeman (link)
- Braves – OF Drew Stubbs (link)
- Diamondbacks – P Keith Hessler (link)
Outrighted
- Indians – P Ross Detwiler (link)
- Diamondbacks – P Matt Buschmann (link)
- Mariners – P Joe Wieland (link)
Placed On Waivers
- Twins – P Tommy Milone, P Casey Fien (link)
- Giants – P Ian Gardeck (link)
Opt-Outs
- Dodgers – P Dale Thayer (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Braves – P Sean Burnett (link)
I don’t get how John Danks DFA is notable enough to be considered a key move. Was he dominant one season? Was he a former all star? Was he supposed to be a future star? Idk
$15 million dollars
He has been a key rotation piece for the WS for nearly ten years… That’s why.
I’m a White Sox fan. We absolutely hated John Danks as a player. Good riddance.
Because you speak for every Sox fan out there. Not that there’s many