The team made the move before Friday night’s game, amidst a flurry of roster moves. One wonders if the team might not have cut ties with the potential slugger if not for the short-term needs created by the events of last week.
Following several days in which catcher Derek Norris was hit on the hand by a pitch, limiting his ability to play, Andrew Cashner was placed on the disabled list with hamstring cramps, shortstop Alexei Ramirez got removed from a game with hamstring issues, and a weather-induced double-header which created strain on the bullpen, the team needed to make a number of moves for this weekend’s final two games in Milwaukee.