Rays trade RHP Kirby Yates to Indians

[markedman5]

@BerniePleskoff: #Indians have acquired RHP Kirby Yates from #Brewers for cash and DH/OF Michael Choice.

[markedman5]

Never mind....@BerniePleskoff: Confusion in the #Indians Kirby Yates deal. Apparently Choice was DFA'd. did not go to #Brewers. Yates came from #Rays for cash. I think ???

[1992casey]

Here's an article:

 

Cleveland Indians acquire right-hander Kirby Yates from Tampa Bay for cash

 

The Indians designated Michael Choice for assignment to make room for Yates.

[JohnBriggs12]

Still confused...

 

Choice joins a long list guys that were once rated high as prospects because of power potential that couldn't make enough contact and saw their star fade quickly.

[patrickgpe]

I wouldn't mind choice here as a non roster invitee. He was highly regarded and if Lind is traded he would be in the mix. i wouldn't want to use a 40 man spot for him unless he could make the 25 man though.