Former Toronto Blue Jays legend Kevin Pillar likely done in MLB
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Former Toronto Blue Jays fan favorite outfielder will unfortunately likely be forced into retirement after being DFA'd by the Texas Rangers this weekend.
Pillar is a Blue Jays legend known for being a hardnosed player that left it all out on the field every game, which is why he was nicknamed Superman as there wasn't a single ball he thought he couldn't catch.
Former Blue Jays legend Kevin Pillas DFA'd by the Texas Rangers and likely facing retirement
Just as the Blue Jays were heading to Arlington the Rangers announced they have decided to DFA Kevin Pillar removing him from their 40 man roster which will now probably forced him into retirement.
This weekend, Pillar was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers. That means he's off the 40-man roster. -Heyen
Pillar will now either be claimed or traded to another team or he will have to decide if he is willing to go down to Triple-A if he clears waivers, if not he will be released.
The next possible steps are that Pillar is traded, claimed off waivers, or clears waivers and either takes an assignment to Triple-A or asks for his unconditional release. -Heyen
There is a very good chance that if Pillar ends up clearing waivers and he will decide to call it a career since the chances of him getting another major league deal is very slim at his age and he was already debating retirement in the off-season.
If Pillar does decide to call it a career he was definitely a great ball players, dressing for a total of 8 teams throughout his career but being most remembered for his time in Toronto.
Pillar has also played for the Giants, Red Sox, Rockies, Mets, Dodgers, Braves, White Sox and Angels. He's a lifetime .255 hitter, with defense definitely his calling card. -Heyen
If this is it for Pillar what a ride it has been, fans would love if Toronto could sign Pillar to a one day contract so he can retire as a Blue Jay.
Source: Sporting News
Blue Jays former star facing retirement after latest roster decision
Blue Jays former star facing retirement after latest roster decision
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