[USML Announce] Nathan Eovaldi?

[Andy Klein]

Ok, I bid $6 then ... :)

On Sun, May 13, 2018, 1:22 PM springkerb via Announce <announce at usml.net>
wrote:

> He's on the major league DL and on a rehab assignment, so he's eligible.
>
> Mark K
>
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: Frank Luby via Announce <announce at usml.net>
> Date: 5/13/18 11:00 AM (GMT-06:00)
> To: USML Announcements <announce at usml.net>
> Cc: Frank Luby <zachfehsvater at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [USML Announce] Nathan Eovaldi?
>
> Hi Andy,
>
> My hunch is that he was never demoted. If he is pitching in the minors, it
> is because he is on a rehab assignment as he attempts to return from a
> stint on the MLB disabled list. This article seems to confirm that:
>
> Nathan Eovaldi to begin rehab assignment on Friday
> <https://www.draysbay.com/2018/5/3/17316672/tampa-bay-rays-nathan-eovaldi-rehab-assignment>
>
> Nathan Eovaldi to begin rehab assignment on Friday
>
> Adam Sanford
>
> The flame throwing righty is close to a major league return
>
> <https://www.draysbay.com/2018/5/3/17316672/tampa-bay-rays-nathan-eovaldi-rehab-assignment>
>
>
>
> Onroto also lists his MLB status as "on diasbled list" which would make
> him a major leaguer.
>
> Hope that helps!
>
> - Frank
>
>
>
> On Sunday, May 13, 2018, 10:47:02 AM CDT, Andy Klein <anrklein at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> I hate to question a move by an esteemed franchise like the Nukes, but
> was  Nathan Eovaldi eligible for a FAAB purchase?  He's pitching in the
> minors now.  Our rules state:   "A minor league player will not join the
> pool of free agents *until he is promoted to an active American League
> major league roster and may not be acquired as a free agent prior to such
> promotion*."
>
> -Andy
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