The struggling first baseman was designated for assignment after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Friday’s game. Tyler Austin will be called up to take his place and ostensibly will get the lions share of the first base time for now.
Carter hit .204 with eight homers and 23 RBI. Austin is 6-for-15 with three homers and 11 RBI over his last four games in Triple-A.