Today, we will shine a light on the often ignored stream of talent acquisition, the waiver wire. Now, if you are a fantasy sports person, you know what the waiver wire is. When a team wishes to clear a spot on the 40 man roster, they will Designate a player for assignment or “DFA” him. The player is then offered to every team, including the Mariners.
Waiver claims are quite common, in particular at this time of year, when trades are more difficult to work out. Remember, whenever a team acquires a new player, it often means they are sending an old player off their 40 man roster.