D-backs do not tender 2009 contracts to four

12/12/2008 10:40 PM ET

Arizona Diamondbacks

PHOENIX, AZ -- The Arizona Diamondbacks announced this evening that the club will not tender 2009 contracts to infielder Chris Burke, catcher Robby Hammock, left-handed pitcher Wil Ledezma and outfielder Jeff Salazar.

All four become free agents.

The moves bring the D-backs' 40-man roster to 36 players.

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