Best part is, if he passes a physical, and Indy doesn't trade him, he can't keep up the injury charade to avoid the fines, only to come back half a season in to accrue his year and be a FA at years end....if he passes a physical and they keep him.... He is suiting up all year and has to look healthy and productive....
This is likely the only way Ballard can make sure he doesn't sit half the year.
Jackpot! To be fair, I'm just a regular, human bartender.