Dodgers Outright Chuckie Robinson to Triple-A OKC
Robinson accepted the assignment after being designated for assignment, clearing the way for rookie Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. on the LA roster.
The Dodgers officially outrighted catcher Chuckie Robinson to Triple-A Oklahoma City after designating him for assignment. Robinson accepted the minor league assignment and returned to the OKC lineup. He had been called up when Will Smith went on the injured list and served as backup to Dalton Rushing. Rookie Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. replaced Robinson on the big league roster over the weekend.
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