The Braves designated Diory Hernandez for assignment, according to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (on Twitter). Atlanta made the move to create 40-man roster space for Jose Constanza, a seven-year veteran of the minor leagues.
Hernandez, 27, appeared in 35 games for the Braves this year, playing first, short and third. He has a .212/.212/.333 line in 35 plate appearances in the Majors this year to go along with a .200/.230/.313 line in 209 plate appearances at Triple-A.
