Seattle, WA (Best E Casino) - The Seattle Mariners have designated Jose Vidro for assignment on Tuesday and recalled Wladimir Balentien from Triple-A Tacoma.

Vidro, the 33-year-old designated hitter, was batting .234 with 11 doubles, seven home runs and 45 runs batted in through 85 games this season. Acquired prior to the 2007 season from the Nationals, Vidro combined to hit .285 with 13 homers and 104 RBI in 232 games as a Mariner.

"We appreciate all of Jose's hard work and professionalism," said Mariners vice president and general manager of baseball operations Lee Pelekoudas. "We wanted to have every opportunity to try and trade him. Even though that opportunity may still exist, now that we've passed the July 31 deadline it was important for us to continue our transition into a club that is looking towards the 2009 season, even as we try to win as many games as possible this season."

The 24-year-old Balentien went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Tuesday's 8-7 victory over the Minnesota Twins.