Lazo was designated for assignment Thursday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is mostly a procedural move, as the Marlins had to find a way to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for the recently promoted Destin Hood. Lazo has worked his way up to the Triple-A level, where he's posted an impressive 1.78 ERA across 30.1 innings of work.

Lazo was reinstated from the DL and optioned to High-A Jupiter on Thursday, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The nature of Lazo's injury remains unclear, but the Marlins will keep Lazo at the High-A level after he split last season between High-A and Double-A before a brief, seven-game cup of coffee with the Marlins. If the 27-year-old fares well, he could be in line for another call up later in the year.

Lazo (undisclosed) has been placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to March 25.

EDGE Analysis

Lazo will first be eligible to offer his services out of the bullpen April 9. Until then, look for Edwin Jackson or Craig Breslow to be called upon in hold opportunities.