Here are the latest outright assignments from around MLB…
- Rodrigo Lopez cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Iowa, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com tweets. The Cubs designated the veteran right-hander for assignment yesterday.
- The Nationals announced that they outrighted outfielder Brett Carroll to Triple-A (Twitter link). Carroll, who was designated for assignment earlier this month, has accepted the assignment to Syracuse. The 29-year-old has a .201/.280/.319 line in 324 MLB plate appearances and experience at all three outfield positions.
Carroll is singing a sad tune this morning as he finds himself back in the minors
Jurrjens also shipped to AAA from the Braves.
Say what you want about Rodrigo Lopez, but he has staying power if nothing else.
Godrigo will be back!!!