What does it mean in Major League Baseball if you are Designated for Assignment DFA?
In Major League Baseball (MLB), a player who is "designated for assignment" (DFA) is removed from the team's active roster and placed on waivers. This means that any other team in the league has 10 days to claim the player. If no team claims the player within 10 days, the player is assigned to the team's minor league affiliate.
Players are typically designated for assignment when they are no longer in the team's plans or when the team needs to make room on the roster for another player. A player can also be designated for assignment if they are injured or suspended.
Being designated for assignment does not mean that a player is no longer part of the organization. The team still retains the player's rights and can trade him or call him back up to the major leagues at any time. However, being DFA can be a sign that a player's time with the team is coming to an end.
Related Questions:
- How long do players have to clear waivers after being DFA'd? - 10 days
- Can a player be DFA'd more than once? - Yes
- What happens if a player is DFA'd and not claimed? - They are assigned to the team's minor league affiliate
- Can a team trade a player who has been DFA'd? - Yes
- Can a team call back up a player who has been DFA'd? - Yes
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