The Cubs have outrighted outfielder Adrian Cardenas and pitchers Jason Berken (pictured) , Miguel Socolovich and Marcos Mateo to Triple-A.Cardenas hit .183 in 67 plate appearances in 2012. Berken was claimed off of waivers from the Orioles, and posted a 3.50 ERA in 26 Triple-A starts. Socolovich spent most of the year in Triple-A for the Cubs and Orioles, posting a 2.11 ERA in 31 appearances. Mateo last pitched in 2011, posting a 6.87 ERA in 16 Triple-A appearances.
Analysis: Cardenas really didn't hit at all, and that is what scared teams away. Berken is a swing-man that provides rotation depth, so it is somewhat surprising that he cleared waivers. Socolovich put up solid numbers in Triple-A, so I am also surprised to see him clear waivers. Mateo missed the entire 2012 season and his value is very low, so claiming him now wouldn't be smart considering that you don't know how he'll bounce back from injury.
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