The Seattle Mariners announced that outfielder Leody Taveras has cleared waivers and will be sent to Triple-A Tacoma. After being designated for assignment, Taveras, who has over three but less than five years of service, faces the financial implications of opting for free agency. He would lose his current salary commitments if he chose to reject the outright assignment. Taveras seems poised to stay at Tacoma, which would allow him to maintain his $4.75MM salary in the current season.
Leody Taveras has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma after being designated for assignment by the Mariners earlier this week.
With three years of service time, Taveras has the right to elect free agency but is likely to report to Tacoma instead.
Opting for free agency would require Taveras to forfeit substantial salary commitments, making it more advantageous to remain with the Mariners.
Taveras, currently earning $4.75MM this season, appears to be choosing financial security by staying in the minors.
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