Dillard is sent to Nashville

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Tim Dillard cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Class AAA Nashville. Dillard is still invited to big-league spring training. Dillard, 26, was designated for assignment earlier in the week to open a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Marco Estrada, claimed off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Dillard was not claimed by another team, allowing the Brewers to send him to Nashville. Dillard spent most of the 2009 season with Nashville, going 11-7 with a 4.51 earned run average in 24 starts.