The Dodgers have optioned reliever Scott Proctor to Class AAA Las Vegas after the Joe Torre workhorse has struggled to a 6.82 ERA in 33 games, expressing a good amount of frustration after his last outing.

Right-hander Brian Falkenborg had his contract purchased from Las Vegas, where he was 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA after getting a shot during the spring as a non-roster invitee. Falkenborg, 30, pitched briefly for the Dodgers in 2004 and has 39 big-league appearances under his belt.

To make room for Falkenborg on the 40-man roster, catcher Gary Bennett (plantar fasciitis) has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list.

UPDATE: As it turns out, Proctor will instead be placed in the disabled list with an elbow injury...

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