Dodgers Release Mookie Betts’ Cousin and 6 Other Minor League Players
The Dodgers made a few minor league moves that flew under the radar on Thursday morning. While minor league transactions are generally not something that the team announces, they do happen fairly often.
There were 7 players released from the Dodgers on Thursday, but the biggest name is Nicholas Shumpert. His name made headlines this offseason when he was signed to a deal for more reasons than one. Shumpert is a former top prospect with the Braves.
Shumpert is also the cousin of Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts. Betts worked with him on his swing during the offseason, which caught the attention of a lot of fans out in Los Angeles.
#Dodgers have released the following minor league players:
RHP Jose Chacin
LHP Andrew Budier
C Aaron Ackerman
SS Nicholas Shumpert
OF Dan Robinson
OF Danny Sinatro
OF Justin Washington— MiLB-Transactions (@tombaseball29) April 29, 2021
The Dodgers also released Joe Chacin, Andrew Budier, Aaron Ackerman, Dan Robison, Danny Sinatro, and Justin Washington. The team has not yet commented on the releases, and they likely will not in the near future.
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