Callaspo was released by the Dodgers on Thursday, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.

The move came eight days after Callaspo was designated for assignment. He should latch on with another organization in need of infield depth.

Callaspo was designated for assignment Wednesday night to make roster room for the newly acquired Chase Utley, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.

Callaspo has only seen time in the field at third base since being acquired from the Braves in the Juan Uribe trade, so Utley's arrival figures to change the positional makeup of the Dodger bench. A healthy Justin Turner and Alex Guerrero at third base and Enrique Hernandez's ability to play outfield makes another second basemen more valuable than another third baseman. Utley's bat as a pinch hitter also brings more value than Callaspo's no power bat, which is hitting .236/.338/.303 in 2015 with zero home runs or stolen bases in 137 plate appearances.

Callaspo will pick up his fourth start at third base in five games Sunday against the Pirates, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.

Callaspo doesn't offer nearly as much offensive upside as Alex Guerrero, but his sound defense at the hot corner has allowed him to pick up the majority of the at-bats at the position since Justin Turner (leg) went on the DL. Once Turner is healthy and ready to play again, Callaspo will slide back into a utility infield role.

Callaspo has been in the starting lineup two of the past five games and appears to be Justin Turner's primary backup.

That could change soon once the Dodgers deem Hector Olivera ready, but for now, Callaspo has some marginal value in very deep leagues.

Callaspo will be in uniform with the Dodgers on Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

This is not surprising, as it's just a matter of reporting to the home clubhouse in Los Angles for Callaspo as his former is in town for one more game. The switch-hitting Callaspo posted a .206/.293/.252 batting line in 37 games with Atlanta to open the season, but his ability to play several infield positions may be enough to keep him in a utility role with the Dodgers.

The Braves pulled Callaspo pulled from Tuesday's lineup after the infielder agreed to accept a trade to the Dodgers, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.

The Braves and Dodgers were negotiating a Callaspo-for-Juan Uribe swap earlier in the day and seemed to have struck an agreement, only for Callaspo to veto the deal due to a clause in his contract that allows him to block any trade prior to June 15. Callaspo was set to play third base and bat seventh for the Braves on Tuesday, but he evidently had a late change of heart and was likely motivated by the prospect of joining a National League contender. Callaspo and Uribe are the two principals in the trade, but a total of four minor-league players are also expected to exchange sides, per Rosenthal's report. With the Braves and Dodgers playing each other in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Callaspo will only have to walk a few yards to his new clubhouse.

Callaspo is in the Braves' lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, starting at third base and batting seventh.

The 32-year-old was a very late scratch from Monday's lineup, and manager Fredi Gonzalez openly admitted after the game that the team was trying to trade Callaspo and didn't want him to get hurt. According to various reports, the Braves had a deal in place to send Callaspo to the Dodgers for Juan Uribe, but apparently Callaspo vetoed the trade. Whether Atlanta works out a deal or not, it seems Callaspo's opportunity to play regularly with Atlanta may be nearing an end, as Chris Johnson (hand) is on the verge of returning.

The Braves are in the process of trying to trade Callaspo, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

This explains why Callaspo was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, although the Braves have yet to actually work out a trade. Wherever he may land, Callaspo is unlikely to be an everyday player.

Callaspo was scratched from Monday's starting lineup, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

A reason for Callaspo's scratch has not yet been provided, but the timing suggests something may have happened during batting practice. Pedro Ciriaco is now set to man third base with Andrelton Simmons moving up to sixth in the order.

Callaspo is not in the lineup Sunday against the Brewers, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

Callaspo has started four straight games at the hot corner, but will give way to Pedro Ciriaco on Sunday afternoon. Callaspo is hitting just .137 in May, but with the team shallow at the position, he should continue to see relatively consistent playing time for the foreseeable future.

Callaspo will likely start seeing more playing time at third base again with Phil Gosselin (thumb) sidelined, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.

Gosselin started the last three games at third base, but with him out the next several weeks and Chris Johnson (hand) also on the disabled list, Callaspo figures to resume playing most days at the hot corner, with Pedro Ciriaco picking up the rest of the slack. Callaspo has had a rough month of May, going 4-for-34 (.118) without an extra-base hit.

Callaspo is out of the lineup for the third straight game Sunday against the Marlins, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

Callaspo had been a steady presence at the hot corner in the early parts of the season, but after opening the year with a .571 OPS in his first 90 at-bats, he's beginning to lose playing time to Phil Gosselin, who will make his third straight start Sunday afternoon.

Callaspo is out of the lineup Friday against the Phillies, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Callaspo has hit a bit of a rough patch at the plate, going 0-for-11 over the last three games. He'll receive a day off Friday to clear his head, with Phil Gosselin starting at third base in his place and batting second.

Callaspo is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.

Callaspo will sit for the second time in three days, as Kelly Johnson steps in at third base to face right-hander Chad Billingsley. While the switch-hitting Callaspo is in line for semi-regular time with Chris Johnson (hand) out, manager Fredi Gonzalez was adamant that he will continue with his soft platoon at the position.

Callaspo is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Callaspo was the immediate beneficiary of Chris Johnson's (hand) placement on the disabled list prior to the weekend, as the 32-year-old utility man drew the last two starts for the Braves at third base. While Kelly Johnson will man the hot corner Sunday, the Braves seem inclined to play him in the outfield most nights, so he shouldn't dramatically encroach on Callaspo's playing time at third base. Nevertheless, Callaspo's stock isn't exactly soaring at the moment, as he's pieced together a meager .238/.310/.317 line over his 71 plate appearances this season.

Callaspo will start at third base and bat second Friday against the Reds.

With Chris Johnson landing on the DL with a fractured left hand, the door is open for Callaspo to see frequent time at the hot corner, though Kelly Johnson will be an option as well. The switch-hitting Callaspo has compiled a .268/.333/.357 batting line in 21 games to this point, with more walks (6) than strikeouts (5).

Callaspo is not in the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

Callaspo had found himself in the starting lineup for three straight games prior to taking a seat for Saturday's contest. He'll now sit his second straight, but look for the 32-year-old switch-hitter to be used off the bench if the need for a pinch hitter arises.

Callaspo will start at second base and bat second Friday against the Phillies.

Callaspo will spell Jace Peterson at second base for what will be his third straight start. He will also bat in the two-hole, a spot in which Callaspo has had little success to this point (4-for-28), between Eric Young Jr. and Nick Markakis. The 32-year-old appears in line to continue seeing semi-regular time between second base and third.

Callaspo is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Callaspo and Chris Johnson have shared the third-base duties early this season, but neither of them will start there Wednesday with Phil Gosselin manning the hot corner. Expect the time share at third base to continue.

Callaspo collected two hits in Thursday's game against the Pirates and is now 8-for-his-last-22 with no strikeouts in Grapefruit League play. "I think he's been terrific," manager Fredi Gonzalez told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "His last four or five games is the Callaspo we wanted. With those veteran guys, you've got to believe the back of their baseball cards."

After starting the spring 3-for-26 with no walks and one RBI, Callaspo has picked it up of late, with three multi-hit efforts in his last six games. He's still looking for his first walk of the spring, but Callaspo has only struck out once in 47 at-bats. It still appears Jace Peterson has a firm leg up in the competition for the second base job, meaning Callaspo probably won't play everyday to start the year, but Callaspo seems to be slowly working himself back into shape and could eventually eat into Chris Johnson's playing time at third.