1.   Also, right fielder Trenidad Hubbard cleared waivers and was granted free agency.

2.   Among them is a requirement that players with less than six years service who clear waivers must play in the CBA to keep their guaranteed money.

3.   And that is only if Fonville clears waivers.

4.   Any other pitcher would have had to clear waivers first.

5.   Bailey and Silvestri, both of whom are out of options, must clear outright waivers before the Rangers can send them to Oklahoma City.

6.   Because he is out of options, Santana must clear outright waivers before he can be sent to the minors.

7.   Berti was released off injured reserve by the San Diego Chargers on Tuesday and agreed to a deal with the Seahawks after clearing waivers on Wednesday.

8.   Because that player then does not clear waivers, a potential trade has been blocked.

9.   Brad Chartrand, designated along with Robitaille, also cleared waivers earlier this year and was not expected to be claimed.

10.   A major-league scout said yesterday that Santana has no chance of clearing waivers.