Diamondbacks designated OF Jason Kubel for assignment.
Kubel hadn't been playing much lately and didn't produce when he was in the lineup, batting just .220/.288/.324 this season over 89 games. He'll clear waivers, with the D'Backs having to pick up the remainder of his $7.5 million salary for this season, as well as a $1 million buyout for 2014.
There's a guy I'd rather have over X-Paul, though I don't know if he could be released/signed by us by Sept 1.