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Diamondbacks claim INF Manzella off waivers

Published Aug. 11, 2011 8:40 p.m. ET

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The Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed infielder Tommy Manzella off waivers from the Houston Astros and optioned him to Triple-A Reno.

Manzella hit .230 with seven homers and 48 RBIs in 109 games for Triple-A Oklahoma City this season before he was designated for assignment on Wednesday. He was the starting shortstop for Houston on opening day last year.

To make room on the 40-man roster, the Diamondbacks transferred reliever Juan Gutierrez to the 60-day disabled list Thursday. Gutierrez is out with right shoulder inflammation.

The 28-year-old Manzella hit .225 with one homer and 21 RBIs in 83 games for Houston last season.

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