Love me some Tim Elko. Would be great if he could continue developing and get a shot and stick in an MLB lineup. Of course, he wasn't a first round pick so people on here will be down on him for that.
I don't think many people wanted to sign Rodon long-term, if any. They should have offered the QO, however, and I think most of the board wanted them to do that.
I don't think he qualifies, according to the explanation in the first paragraph: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/03/veterans-with-upcoming-opt-outs-on-minor-league-deals.html.
Didn't see this posted anywhere but the Sox traded for Tyler Naquin yesterday for cash and he reported to Charlotte. Minor league filler.
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/brewers-trade-tyler-naquin-white-sox.html