Rockies' Kyle Parker: Designated for assignment by Rockies on Wednesday

Parker was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Wednesday, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.

The Rockies needed to clear a spot for the recently-signed Gerardo Parra, and Parker was the casualty due to the crowded nature of their outfield. The former first-round draft pick batted a mere .179 with three home runs, 11 RBI, and a whopping 33 percent strikeout rate in 46 games with the Rockies in 2015. He's expected to draw interest from other teams thanks to his power potential, so he may end up in a different organization by spring training.