He asked for his release. I mean.. Its pretty cut and dry here. Id imagine they didnt want to release him but he asked for it so what can you do. It sucks because i agree with your other post about them wanting him here for a couple years but when a guy asks for a release, not much you can do.
On twitter he is using the hashtag positivevibesonly so it leads me to believe that whatever it is.. Its serious.
I dont want to speculate but i hope its not some sort of illness.
I was reading that it was the right call at the right time. Apparently a hit would have negated the balk. Apparently if you read the rules on it... If the pitcher balks and a guy hits a single double triple HR etc... Balk isnt called but if he hits it and hes out.. The balk should be called.
It's confusing but apparently the umps played it correctly.