Wed Aug 27 17:37:38 2008

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Dodgers recall DeWitt, designate Ozuna for assignment

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Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled third baseman Blake DeWitt from Triple-A Las Vegas Wednesday and designated utilityman Pablo Ozuna for assignment.

DeWitt, an unlikely starter at the hot corner for LA this season, was optioned to the minors to make room for the newly-acquired Casey Blake on July 26. The first-year player is hitting .257 with five home runs and 35 runs batted in over 88 games.

Ozuna was released by the Chicago White Sox earlier in the season before scuffling to a .167 average (3-for-18) in 28 games for LA. He hit .281 in 34 games with the White Sox. The 34-year-old is a career .282 hitter over his seven seasons with Florida, Colorado, the White Sox and Dodgers.