Because Dopirak is on the 40-man, the Cubs had to DFA him just as they would anybody else. They've got 10 days to trade him. Failing that, if he clears waivers, they can outright him to the minors, taking him off the 40-man. Miller was on the 60-day DL and not on the 40-man. Right. the 40-man move with Dopirak created a spot for E-Patt. The Miller move was a cutting-ties type sito, and didn't affect the 40 man. What I'm wondering is why was Patterson's clock started, he being another infielder, when bringing up Pie was the obvious choice? This team is an OF short, at the very least. is Cedeno still on the 25 man?