Alex Hassan was designated for assignment Wednesday.

Hassan was designated for assignment Wednesday.

Analysis:

With the Orioles finalizing their signing of infielder Everth Cabrera on Wednesday, Hassan was dropped from the 40-man roster to open up a spot. The outfielder is in his first season in the Orioles' organization after batting .287/.378/.426 over 408 at-bats last season at Triple-A Pawtucket in the Red Sox's system.