Charles Brewer was designated for assignment Thursday, Nick Piecoro of AZ Central Sports reports.

Brewer was designated for assignment Thursday, Nick Piecoro of AZ Central Sports reports.

Analysis:

Brewer began last season at Triple-A Reno but struggled to a 4.99 ERA over 126.1 innings. He was demoted to Double-A Mobile, where he turned things around to post a 2.91 ERA and 1.154 WHIP with 42 strikeouts and 14 walks.