Navarro is shown the door

Citing "philosophical differences" (see: he's lazy), Don Mattingly has announced that Dioner Navarro has been designated for assignment. A.J. Ellis will receive his 1,763rd callup of his career.

Mattingly didn't hold back when discussing the reasons for Navarro getting the boot. Here's his exact quote:

"I didn't think he was the right guy for this team right now and what we're trying to do. He didn't fit in to that. Obviously, the performance under .200, but he didn't fit into my beliefs, the way you go about it and that means he didn't fit into Ned's beliefs also. Philosophical differences."

So there you have it. Mattingly hasn't exactly been one to call people out, so you know if he does, he must be pretty angry. I'm guessing enough was enough with this guy.

Navarro ends his second go-around with the Dodgers with a .193 average, five homers, and 17 RBIs in 176 at-bats. Um, not good. Plus his defense was criticized for his inability to block balls in the dirt. It was time to let him go.

Ellis will once again get a chance to show if he can at least be a backup. Lord knows he's been called up and sent back down enough times already. He's played in 72 games in his brief career and is hitting .222 with no homers, five doubles, and 22 RBIs. If he can't provide the power, he better be a rock behind the plate if he wants to stay in LA.