A comprehensive list of players left behind by their old teams that may be beneficial to the Rays, with one who sticks out more than the others.
Roster turnover doesn't stop when the trading deadline passes. The flurry of trades forces teams to rework their rosters, and that means that many players get designated for assignment (DFA'd) all at the same time. When a player is DFA'd, that means that he is exposed to waivers. If no other team puts in a claim within ten days, he can be then assigned to the minor leagues, or, if he's a veteran, he can sometimes opt out of his contract and become a free agent.