Florimon DFA'd; Wall joins bullpen
A day after he ended a 15-inning marathon by knocking a game-winning triple off the Clemente Wall, Pedro Florimon was informed by Clint Hurdle that he was designated for assignment.
"I told him that I'm glad we're having a hard conversation now," Hurdle described breaking the news to Florimon. "I'm glad you helped us win the game last night. I'm glad all your hard work paid off. I was happy to hug you after game. Here's the harder part..."
Hurdle told the infielder to continue doing the things that got him back to the majors in the first place and that the move was being made because of a "challenge in the bullpen, not because of lack of performance on your part.