I think it was a situation that they felt...surely he will start hitting soon. Now he has become Dunn like. I would sit him for a few days using him for occasional pitch hitting duty. When you want to free up the roster spot is when you release him. I agree that he is lost money at this point. Maybe we should try and trade him to the Padres. They might pay us to keep their star happy.
While our current starters leave something to be desired other than Gio...the bullpen pieces of Marshall, Bummer, Herrera & Colome look very, very good. Dare I say... exceptional.