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Mazara was released by the Tigers on Wednesday.

Mazara was designated for assignment by Detroit on Friday, but he'll hit free agency rather than joining the minor-league club. The 26-year-old has slashed .212/.276/.321 with three home runs, 19 RBI and 12 runs across 50 games this year.

Mazara (illness) was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Friday.

Mazara missed the final two games before the All-Star break while feeling sick, and he'll open the second half of the season by getting booted off the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old signed a one-year deal, $1.75 million with the Tigers in February , but he failed to make a positive impact with a .597 OPS and below-average defense across 50 games. Mazara will clear waivers unless any teams are willing to pick up the remainder of his contract.

Mazara (illness) is not starting Sunday against the Twins, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Mazara was scratched from Saturday's contest due to feeling sick. The outfielder will remain out of the starting lineup Sunday, though it remains to be seen if he could be an option off the bench. The 26-year-old will look to regain full health by the time the club comes back from the All-Star break next Friday.

Mazara is feeling under the weather and will not start Saturday's game in Minnesota, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

It's unclear what exactly he's dealing with or if he'll be available off the bench for the Saturday afternoon contest. Niko Goodrum shifts to the outfield to replace Mazara, with Zack Short entering the lineup to play shortstop.

Mazara is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

The 26-year-old fails to crack the lineup for a third consecutive day. It's a bit surprising that Mazara's not starting Sunday, as he's gone 2-for-5 with a homer and a double in his career against Lucas Giolito, Detroit's opponent for the afternoon contest. Robbie Grossman gets the start in right field, with Akil Baddoo shifting to left field and Daz Cameron playing center.

Mazara is not starting Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Mazara, having tallied just one hit in 14 at-bats against left-handed pitchers this season, gets the day off against Dallas Keuchel. After hitting an RBI single in a pinch-hit appearance Friday, Mazara is now batting .306 with four RBI in his last 11 games. Robbie Grossman starts in right field Saturday, with Eric Haase playing left field.

Mazara is not in the starting lineup Friday against the White Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

It looks like Mazara's role in the outfield could be diminishing, as he'll sit against a right-handed starter in Lance Lynn for the second time this week. Akil Baddoo, Daz Cameron and Robbie Grossman will make up the Detroit outfield from left to right.

Mazara is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Mazara doubled and scored a run in Game 1, but he'll retreat to the bench against lefty Logan Allen to start the nightcap. Daz Cameron gets the nod in right field and will bat fifth.

Mazara is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Even with a right-hander (Eli Morgan) on the mound for Cleveland, the lefty-hitting Mazara will cede his spot in right field to the righty-hitting Daz Cameron. Considering Mazara is on an expiring contract and has supplied a .221/.290/.351 slash line (77 wRC+) against right-handed pitching this season, the 34-44 Tigers could look to prioritize the development of longer-term assets like Cameron at his expense as the season unfolds.

Mazara is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Astros.

After starting in right field in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, Mazara will get a break from the field Sunday with Miguel Cabrera out of the lineup and the DH spot open. Mazara should remain the team's primary right fielder for now, but with the Tigers looking to find more time for youngsters Akil Baddoo and Daz Cameron with Robbie Grossman and Eric Haase also in the mix, the Detroit outfield is starting to look more crowded.

Mazara isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros.

Left-hander Frambar Valdez will start for Houston in Saturday's matinee, so Mazara will retreat to the bench. Robbie Grossman will shift to right field while Eric Haase starts in left.

Mazara will be on the bench for Friday's game against the Astros, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Mazara has sat against all but three lefties the Tigers have faced this season, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench against Framber Valdez here. Robbie Grossman slides to right field in Mazara's absence, with Eric Haase starting in left.

Mazara is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Angels, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

As has often been the case, Mazara is absent from Detroit's starting nine against a lefty starter in Patrick Sandoval. Robbie Grossman will shift to right field as Eric Haase moves from behind the plate to left field Saturday.

Mazara is out of the lineup Thursday against the Angels, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Mazara is 6-for-28 with nine strikeouts through eight games in June and will take a seat for the second time in the past three contests. Akil Baddoo, Daz Cameron and Robbie Grossman will start from left to right in the outfield.

Mazara is not starting Tuesday's game against the Royals.

Mazara has just 11 plate appearances against lefty pitchers this year, and he predictably takes a seat as the Tigers face Mike Minor. Robbie Grossman will play right field Tuesday, with Eric Haase filling in as the left fielder.

Mazara is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

As is often the case, Mazara will take a seat against left-hander Carlos Rodon in the series finale. Eric Haase will move to left field with Robbie Grossman shifting to right field Sunday.

Mazara is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

With Seattle bringing a lefty (Justus Sheffield) to the mound for the second time in three days, the lefty-hitting Mazara will once again head to the bench. Robbie Grossman will fill in for Mazara in right field.

Mazara will sit against lefty Marco Gonzales and the Mariners on Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Mazara has been in something close to a strict platoon all season, starting just three times this year against a lefty. Robbie Grossman will be the right fielder in his absence.

Mazara isn't starting Saturday against the White Sox, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Mazara took a seat against a left-hander Friday, and he'll remain on the bench against right-hander Lucas Giolito on Saturday. Robbie Grossman will shift to right field while Eric Haase starts in left.

Mazara is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Mazara will sit against left-hander Dallas Keuchel. Niko Goodrum will shift to left field as Zack Short takes over at shortstop.