The Dodgers cut ties with Wilmer Font, designating the struggling pitcher for assignment before Monday night's game against the Miami Marlins to call up pitcher Walker Buehler.
Font, a 28-year-old right-hander, was the triple-A Pacific Coast League pitcher of the year last season but struggled in brief appearances with the Dodgers. Font took the loss in two games this season and posted a 11.32 earned-run average in 10 1/3 innings.
With Rich Hill on the disabled list, the Dodgers had used a nine-man bullpen. Font was deemed expendable.
The Dodgers had hoped Font could provide value as a multi-inning reliever, given his background as a starting pitcher in the minors.