"Matt Sauer was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers after clearing waivers upon getting designated for assignment. Sauer was DFA'd last weekend in order to make room on the 40-man roster for Chuckie Robinson. Robinson at that point became the second new catcher in a three-day span to join the Dodgers because of injury. Ben Rortvedt was called up last Thursday because of Will Smith's bone bruise in his right hand."
"Sauer went 2-1 with a 6.37 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 10 appearances (one start) with the Dodgers. The right-hander last was up with the team in August but just spent one day on the roster before getting optioned to Oklahoma City on Aug. 22 as the corresponding move to Tanner Scott returning from the injured list. That represented the fifth time this season Sauer was optioned to the Minors. It's the most allowed for one year under the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA)."
"What's next for Matt Sauer? Sauer is now a free agent to sign with any team, but he would not be eligible for the postseason if doing so. He presumably could be useful for a Minor League club that is going to be in the playoffs. Otherwise, Sauer might remain a free agent heading into the offseason and decide on his future at that point."
Matt Sauer cleared waivers and was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers after being designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Chuckie Robinson. Robinson joined following injuries that also led to Ben Rortvedt's earlier call-up for Will Smith's right-hand bone bruise. Dalton Rushing was placed on the 10-day injured list as the corresponding move when Robinson's contract was selected. Sauer went 2-1 with a 6.37 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 10 appearances (one start) this season and posted a 5.86 ERA in 18 Triple-A games (17 starts). He was optioned five times this year and now enters free agency, ineligible for postseason play if signed.
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