Corey Hart was designated for assignment Monday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Hart was designated for assignment Monday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Analysis:

With Seattle needing to clear room on the 40-man after activating Jesus Montero from the suspended list, Hart, a pending free agent, was designated for assignment. He'll be subject to waivers, and the move will allow him to begin negotiating with other teams before the end of the World Series, when other pending free agents are allowed to do so.