With rotation candidates that include Livan Hernandez, Zack Duke, Aneury Rodriguez, Lucas Harrell, Henry Sosa, and Jordan Lyles, I think its very unlikely that this move opened up a spot for Clemens or Keuchel.

Still, creative move. I agree it probably enhances his trade value if he is successful, because his value was as an innings eater, and those types don’t typically carry much value to contenders at the deadline.

Homeruns were a big concern of Myers last year, and if that continues this year then I can see him struggling in the closers role.