Mariners designate INF Kolten Wong for assignment

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The Seattle Mariners began the process of parting ways with disappointing Kolten Wong by designating the second baseman for assignment on Tuesday.

The Mariners DFA'd Wong and optioned outfielder Taylor Trammell and right-hander Juan Then to Triple-A Tacoma to open roster spots for recent trade acquisitions Josh Rojas and Dominic Canzone from the Arizona Diamondbacks and rig