That is correct, Kelenic and Gilbert did decline, White took it and they called him up. Service time manipulation is different than keeping them in the minors for punitive reasons.
That’s what I thought you were saying and why I was confused cause of the Halama thing. But ya I truly don’t know so thanksI think the rules have changed, but it used to be that an amateur draft pick couldn't be traded until something like a full year after either the draft or when he signed his contract. There are probably still similar rules in place.