The Tampa Rays acquired lefty reliever Dan Jennings from the Chicago White Sox on Thursday in return for minor league first baseman Casey Gillaspie.
White Sox reliever Dan Jennings, one of a dozen active pitchers who have been hit in the head by a line drive, is the first publicly known to start wearing protective padding after being struck.
Mired in a seven-game losing streak, Miami Marlins players further disappointed their fans by failing to show as advertised for a charity event.
Dan Jennings will move down to the dugout to become the Miami Marlins' next manager despite having no big league playing experience, or managerial experience at any level.
The White Sox added a major reinforcement to their pitching staff as they open a seven-game homestand Monday, with Carlos Rodon joining the big league roster.
Miami Marlins pitcher Dan Jennings has been hit in the head by a line drive and left the game.
