More cuts are happening across the board now, and thanks to the good folks at the Australian Baseball Digest for picking up on the latest two Aussies to head back down to minor league camp. Justin Huber and Drew Naylor have joined Joel Naughton back in the minor league ranks.
Huber was never really in contention for a spot on the 25-man roster, but having been out of the States for a couple of years, the Twins would have been keen to see how he came back. As for Naylor, he did quite well in his limited opportunities - but I think he is more of a long-term investment for the Phillies. He will definitely be someone to watch through the minors this year.
This takes the number of Aussies involved in Spring training back to ten, four non-roster invitees and six who are on the 40-man roster for their clubs.
List of Non-Roster Invitees
Shane Lindsay, Chicago White Sox
Trent Oeltjen, LA Dodgers
List of players on the 40-man roster
Ryan Rowland-Smith, Houston Astros
Peter Moylan, Atlanta Braves
Grant Balfour, Oakland Athletics
Rich Thompson, LA Angels
Luke Hughes, Minnesota Twins
Brad Thomas, Detroit Tigers
I will update this list through Spring Training as things change
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