David Dwane Rollins (born December 21, 1989) is an American former professional

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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Career

Toronto Blue Jays

Rollins was drafted in the

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and

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s and did not sign either time. After being drafted by the

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in the 2011 Draft he signed.

Houston Astros

In July 2012, he was traded from the Blue Jays to the

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with

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, Carlos Pérez, and a

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) for J. A. Happ,

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Seattle Mariners

The

selected Rollins from the Astros after the 2014 season in the Rule 5 Draft. On March 27, 2015, Rollins was suspended 80 games for testing positive for

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, a performance-enhancing drug. Rollins was activated from the suspended list and made his major league debut on July 4, 2015.

Chicago Cubs

On November 18, 2016, the

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claimed Rollins off waivers.

Texas Rangers

He was designated for assignment by the Cubs, and claimed by the Texas Rangers on November 22.

Philadelphia Phillies

On December 2, the

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claimed Rollins off waivers from the Rangers. He was designated for assignment by the Phillies on December 14.

Second Stint with Rangers

On December 21, the Rangers claimed Rollins for the second time.

Second Stint with Cubs

On December 23, 2016, Rollins was claimed off of waivers by the Chicago Cubs. He was designated for assignment by the Cubs on February 8, 2017. On August 4, Rollins was released by the Cubs.

Sussex County Miners

On February 14, 2018, Rollins signed with the

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of the

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Second Stint with Mariners

On August 14, 2018, Rollins' contract was purchased by the

organization. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

References

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