Deadlines create action.
Having done nothing newsworthy for days, the Guardians made a number of moves last night, as it was the deadline to protect players from being selected in the Rule 5 Draft.
Aleman and Nikhazy were expected by many. I don’t think anybody expected a Valera DFA anywhere near this soon.
At a time when many fans are asking the team to pursue Anthony Santander, the Guardians have let go of another highly-regarded injured corner outfield prospect. Valera may actually be more highly-regarded than Santander was when the Orioles plucked him from Cleveland for nothing while he was injured.