Jeff Brigham has been released by the Diamondbacks after being designated for assignment. He signed a minor league deal in the offseason and was promoted to the major league team in May. Brigham made four appearances before being sent back to Triple-A Reno. He faced injuries, landing on the injured list multiple times, and was unable to be placed on outright waivers. With the trade deadline passed, release waivers were the only option for the Diamondbacks regarding Brigham's contract.
Brigham, 33, signed a minor league deal with the Snakes in the offseason. He was selected to the big league roster at the end of May but only made four appearances for the big league club before being optioned back down to Triple-A Reno.
At the time of his DFA this week, he was still on the IL. Injured players can't be placed on outright waivers. Since the trade deadline has passed, that left release waivers as the only option for the Diamondbacks.
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