Chicago Cubs acquire reliever Fernando Rodney
Fernando Rodney will join the Cubs after clearing waivers with Seattle.
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The playoff-contending Chicago Cubs acquired struggling reliever Fernando Rodney from the Seattle Mariners for cash.
The 38-year-old Rodney had been designated for assignment by Seattle last Sunday.
Rodney was 5-5 and had gone 16 for 22 in save chances this season, with a 5.68 earned-run average in 54 games. He was an All-Star for the second time last year when he posted a Mariners-record 48 saves.
“He still has a good fastball, outstanding changeup and is a great teammate,” Cubs Manager Joe Maddon said. “He’s a lot of fun to have on the team. I’m looking forward to it.”
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The Tampa Bay Rays put outfielder Desmond Jennings on the 15-day disabled with a bruised left knee and recalled outfielder Joey Butler from triple-A Durham.
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