Former Dodgers All-Star RP Announces Big Career Move

Former Dodgers All-Star RP Announces Big Career Move

After being released from the Kansas City Royals during Spring Training, Ross Stripling, the versatile right-hander affectionately known as “Chicken Strip,” has officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after a career spanning four teams.“After 13 seasons and full of tremendous pride and gratitude, it’s time to hang up the cleats,” Stripling said. “With love, Chicken Strip.” With Love, Chicken Strip pic.twitter.com/iuyE0Bek6…

Tigers Release Former All-Star Pitcher

The Tigers are shaking things up in a big way. They’ve activated seasoned outfielder Manuel Margot from the 10-day injured list, but instead of slotting him back into the lineup, they’ve sent him outright to Triple-A Toledo. Margot had previously hit the waiver wire earlier this week without being picked up by another team. This roster move reduces the Tigers’ 40-man roster to 38. Margot initially inked a split contract towards the end of Spring…

Tigers Outright Manuel Margot, Release Kenta Maeda

The Tigers announced they’ve activated veteran outfielder Manuel Margot from the 10-day injured list and sent him outright to Triple-A Toledo. He evidently was placed on waivers earlier this week and already went unclaimed. Detroit also placed Kenta Maeda on unconditional release waivers after designating him for assignment last week. Once he clears waivers, he’ll be a free agent. Margot’s removal from the 40-man roster drops their count to 38. …