Jack Welch was famous as an executive for cutting dead wood from corporations. Anywhere he went as CEO was a great stock to purchase. Some thought he was ruthless and cold hearted. He told the media when he lets people go he’s doing them a favor. Now they can move on to something they will likely be more successful.
The minor leaguers who will be released by the restructuring of MiLB likely had odds of slim and none of ever becoming a MLBer. They can move on to real life. If they’re not convinced it’s over they can try Indy ball.