How to Use on waivers in a Sentence
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And now they were both claimed on waivers by the Guardians.
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Bob Nightengale,
USA TODAY,
3 Sep. 2023
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The Reds have a week to place him on waivers, trade him or release him.
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Bobby Nightengale,
The Enquirer,
9 May 2023
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But this is likely to be the last time after the Saints put him on waivers.
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Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com,
al,
25 July 2023
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Tough calls: The Padres placed Rich Hill on waivers a few days ago to see if any team would claim him.
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Peter Abraham,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Sep. 2023
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That could come via trade or by placing someone on waivers.
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Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2024
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At that point, the Phillies would have to add him to their major league roster or place him on waivers and offer him back to the Red Sox.
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Peter Abraham,
BostonGlobe.com,
1 July 2023
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And Justin Hollins gave the Packers a boost after he was claimed on waivers in November.
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Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
21 Apr. 2023
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If Bailey were forced to miss time, that could open a path to the roster for Joey Bart, who cannot be sent to the minors without being placed on waivers.
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Evan Webeck,
The Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2024
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In a corresponding move, the Oilers placed forward Adam Erne on waivers.
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Mike Brehm,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2024
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MacDonald, who has six goals and one assist in 22 games for the Sharks this season, mostly as a forward, was placed on waivers by the team on Tuesday.
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Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2024
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Reynaldo Lopez, acquired on waivers from the Angels in August, would be a nice addition.
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Paul Hoynes,
cleveland,
16 Sep. 2023
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Placing Zadina on waivers means a team can claim him without giving the Wings anything return.
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Helene St. James,
Detroit Free Press,
3 July 2023
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The Guardians will also have a new, familiar face in the dugout after claiming ex-Detroit backup catcher Eric Haase on waivers.
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Joe Noga,
cleveland,
22 Aug. 2023
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Philadelphia has until Thursday to put Song on its major league roster or place him on waivers.
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Peter Abraham,
BostonGlobe.com,
22 July 2023
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