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Struggling Dodgers reliever Wilmer Font designated for assignment

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.