The Miami Marlins have designated catcher Christian Bethancourt for assignment after a slow start to the season.
The Marlins acquired Bethancourt in a trade with Cleveland for cash on Dec. 10. He was expected to take over for Jacob Stallings, who had been non-tendered after two seasons with the club.
The 32-year-old never got going with his new club. He opened the season hitless in his first 29 at-bats and overall this year has compiled a .159/.198/.268 slash line with five extra-base hits and a 29 OPS+ in 38 games.. "He was a good fit here as far as talking to the guys. In those pitchers' meetings, he was fantastic. It just sometimes doesn't work out in different organizations. It wasn't a lack of effort. He's been trying.
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