Athletics Outright Geoff Hartlieb to Triple-A After Waiver Clearance
Hartlieb cleared waivers following a DFA and has been assigned to Las Vegas, though he can opt for free agency as a previously outrighted player.
The Athletics designated Geoff Hartlieb for assignment on Friday, and he has now cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas. Because he has been outrighted before, Hartlieb holds the right to elect free agency rather than accept the minor league assignment. He has posted a 3.48 ERA in 33.2 innings at Triple-A this season with solid strikeout and ground-ball rates. His MLB track record remains limited, fitting the profile of a fringe Quad-A reliever.
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