LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 27: Carl Crawford #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers waits on-deck during the MLB game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on April 27, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeated the Giants 8-3. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
The Dodgers have designated outfielder Carl Crawford for assignment, the team announced Sunday morning.
The outfielder is said to have about $35 million remaining on his contract, which runs through 2017. The Dodgers are responsible for paying the remainder of the deal.
Acquired from the Boston Red Sox in a nine-player trade in 2012, the 34-year-old Crawford has been struggling of late. The veteran started the year on the disabled list with a back injury, and has hit .185/.230/.235 this season in 30 games.
Catcher/infielder Austin Barnes has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Crawford's place.
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