Andrew Brown was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Sunday, Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports.

Brown was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Sunday, Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports.

Analysis:

Brown played mostly in Triple-A after struggling with the Mets at the beginning of the season. He hit .283/.372/.519 with 21 home runs and 69 RBI at Triple-A Las Vegas, but he lost his spot on the 40-man roster due to the addition of Ike Davis from Pittsburgh.