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Brewers claim Dominguez off waivers

HOUSTON -- The Brewers claimed Matt Dominguez off waivers on Tuesday after Houston designated the infielder for assignment on June 8.

Dominguez spent three seasons in Houston, playing 340 games and hitting .233 with 42 home runs.

Chandler Rome is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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