The Rockies have designated Ramon Hernandez for assignment.
They could be responsible for his $3.2 million salary if they are unable to trade him.
Hernandez, 36, signed a two-year, $6.4 million contract before last season. He hit only .217 with five homers and 28 RBIs in 52 games for the Rockies in 2012.
The Rockies purchased the contract of Yorvit Torrealba on Friday to be their backup catcher.
Via Associated Press