The designation of Corey Dickerson was shocking to most. The Rays are in sell mode, and are trying to shed as much payroll as possible. Dickerson is scheduled to make $6 million in 2017, and still has 2 years of club control remaining. Could the Mariners make a move?
So on surface, Dickerson is an odd candidate for the DFA label. Dickerson is not an All-Star, and is better suited to be a DH. However, Dickerson is still a useful player, and could help the Mariners in 2018.
After a rough 2016, Dickerson bounced back in 2017.