What It Means:

Sardinas had only earned 75 at-bats, thanks to a batting average below the Mendoza line, before being optioned down on Sunday. Now that he has been designated for assignment, he figures to pass through waivers unclaimed.

Sardinas was slashing a paltry .181/.203/.264 with a .204 wOBA over his 77 plate appearances in the big leagues, striking out 32.47 percent of the time. His .263 wOBA in Triple-A this year is significantly better, though still not great.