41.   He could be sent back and forth without clearing waivers.

42.   He cleared waivers and accepted to start at the Red Sox Triple-A affiliate.

43.   He has until Friday to clear waivers and if he does, the Braves will release him.

44.   He must clear waivers in order to be sent to Triple-A Las Vegas.

45.   He must first clear waivers, and if that occurs by Monday, he could agree to go to the minor leagues or elect to become a free agent.

46.   He has threatened to file a grievance because he cleared waivers while nursing a knee injury that apparently worsened only when he was put on waivers.

47.   He signed a split contract between the major and minor leagues and said he would accept an assignment to Albuquerque if he clears waivers.

48.   He would have to clear waivers, and with two expansion teams this year, he might be taken.

49.   Hershiser clears waivers Thursday.

50.   Hoffman, then a shortstop, arrived only to learn he had not cleared waivers and was forced to wait three days before he could be activated.