That was fast. Five days after signing with the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals — a Royals affiliate — the following tweet just came rolling out:
Jason Kendall just announced his retirement to the media at Arvest Ballpark.
— NW Arkansas Naturals (@NW_Ark_Naturals) July 24, 2012
So sad. I mean, I was just getting done being upset about the Royals signing Kendall. All of that wasted effort!
Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi reports that the Blue Jays are considering moving starter Jaime Garcia to the bullpen. If they go that route, Sam Gaviglio would start in Garcia’s place on Sunday against the Angels.
Garcia, 31, has struggled to a 6.16 ERA with a 56/31 K/BB ratio in 61 1/3 innings over 13 starts this season. Gaviglio, meanwhile, has a 3.75 ERA with 35 striekouts and 11 walks in 36 innings across six starts and two relief appearances for the Jays this year.
Garcia inked a one-year, $10 million contract with the Jays in February. The deal includes a club option for the 2019 season worth $10 million with a $2 million buyout.
