We'll keep track of players who reject their outright assignments in lieu of free agency tonight right here…
- Steve Tolleson has elected free agency after rejecting the Orioles' outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com (on Twitter). The 28-year-old Tolleson appeared in 29 games for the O's this season and hit .183/.227/.310 in 76 plate appearances. A fifth-round pick by the Twins in 2005, Tolleson has a career .287/.365/.408 triple slash line in 345 Triple-A games. He has extensive experience at second base, shortstop and third base.