According to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy, the Milwaukee Brewers have designated left handed pitcher Dan Merklinger for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster for right handed pitcher Marco Estrada.

McCalvy adds that Estrada will start Wednesday night at Miller Park against the Braves. Estrada pitched 11.1 innings last season with the Brewers leaving a 9.53 ERA and 13 SO.