Filed under: Arias down, German up, Bannister DFA'd By Adam J. Morris Aug 5, 2009, 5:22pm CDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Arias down, German up, Bannister DFA'd Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Per Jeff Wilson, Joaquin Arias has been optioned to AAA, Esteban German has had his contract purchased, and John Bannister has been designated for assignment to make room for German on the 40 man roster.