Tough time for ex-Tigers

It’s difficult enough for Jeff Weaver that he’s designated for assignment. It’s worse than he’s out to make room for his little brother. Ouch. You get the sense you’re repeating yourself by saying the elder Weaver’s career is at a crossroads. As for repeating myself, no, I don’t see the Tigers showing any interest in him.

Meanwhile, Rondell White is headed for the minors, but under different circumstances. By placing him on the DL, the Twins could send him to Triple-A Rochester for a rehab assignment without having to designate his contract. His left shoulder keeps on bothering him, and it’s slowing down his bat.

And for those who didn’t see, Nate Cornejo "retired" Wednesday after hurting his arm during an outing last Saturday for the White Sox Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte. He’s expected to spend the rest of the year rehabbing and give it another try next year.