No idea what the Shockers were thinking

The LA Shockers seemingly found themselves with a bargain power bat this offseason, signing Alex Maldonado to a 2 year contract for 19.2 million.  Between the Florida Penguins and Denver Rabbits last season Maldonado hit 38 homeruns.

He only lasted 3 games with the Shockers, including a debut where he homered.  After 3 games his batting line stood at 3 hits in 12 at bats when the Shockers GM Jeffrey Lewis suddenly decided to go in another direction, placing Maldonado on waivers.  No other team claimed Maldonado, which would have required them to pay the full contract.  He was designated for assignment, a status which lasts for 3 more days.  It is unknown at this point whether he will accept assignment to their AAA team, a trade will happen, or the team releases him.

Teams will have to follow his status closely as while Maldonado is not a strong fielder, he does swing a premium power bat.  If he is released, the Shockers can congratulate themselves on flushing nearly 20 million dollars down the toilet.