D-backs’ Eric Hinske accepts assignment in Triple-A Reno

Jul 7, 2013, 8:39 PM | Updated: 9:01 pm

Nine days after being designated for assignment to make room for Eric Chavez, veteran infielder Eric Hinske will remain with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The 35-year-old Hinske cleared waivers after being DFA’d and has accepted an assignment in Triple-A Reno.

Hinske, who signed a one-year deal with the D-backs in December 2012, batted .173 with one home run and six RBI in 52 appearances this season before his demotion.

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