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 In a one-paragraph court filing, the DOJ announced that it would not
attempt to pursue a request to the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a
lower court's reversal of a felony conviction.
The decision ends a drawn-out case against Major League Baseball's
career home run leader that has lingered in the courts for more than
a decade.
Bonds was indicted on obstruction of justice and perjury charges in
2007 and convicted on a single count of obstruction in 2011 for his
rambling answer on whether he received injections of performance
enhancing drugs while playing for the Giants.
But he was acquitted on all perjury counts at the original trial and
the obstruction of justice ruling was overturned by the U.S. Court
of Appeals in April.
Bonds served 30 days of home confinement before his conviction was
reversed in 2011.
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Houston Astros left-hander Joe Thatcher was designated for
assignment and dropped from the 40-man roster after appearing in 36
games for the Astros this year.
The 33-year-old Thatcher, who signed a one-year, $1 million contract
with the Astros during the offseason, posted a 1-3 record with a
3.79 ERA in 19 innings.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers activated veteran outfielder Carl Crawford
from the 60-day disabled list before their game against the Atlanta
Braves in Atlanta.
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To make room for Crawford on the roster, the Dodgers optioned
right-hander Brandon Beachy to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The team also
designated right-hander Preston Guilmet for assignment.
Crawford has missed 75 games after suffering a torn oblique muscle
on his right side. He has not played in a game for the Dodgers since
April 28.
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The Kansas City Royals shipped opening-day starter Yordano Ventura
to the minor leagues.
Left-hander Jason Vargas was activated from the disabled list to
start Tuesday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Ventura was sent to Triple-A Omaha after struggling to a 4-7 record
with a 5.19 ERA in 14 starts for the Royals this year. (Editing by
Andrew Both)
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