The Dodgers made a roster move on Sunday morning and it involves what has to be considered rock bottom for a highly-compensated player.

Carl Crawford has been designated for assignment. That means that the Dodgers have 10 days to put Crawford on waivers, trade him, release him or send him to the minors (with his permission). Often times, this move is essentially the team cutting the player.

In Crawford's case, this is a last resort move. Crawford, 34, is making $21.607 million this season and will make $21.857 million next season. If someone else picks up Crawford (either by waivers or simply signing him after he's released), that team will only be responsible for the league minimum salary while the Dodgers have to pick up the rest. They are paying him no matter what.

That's what makes this move a big deal, as Crawford's on-field work isn't exactly newsworthy. He's hitting .185/.230/.235 this season, good for a dreadful 30 OPS+.

The Dodgers appear to be moving forward with Trayce Thompson in right field (Yasiel Puig is hurt) and Howie Kendrick in left field, flanking Joc Pederson, with Scott Van Slyke as the fourth outfielder.