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Mike Zagurski Elects Free Agency

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Mike Zagurski has been outrighted to Triple-A. (Photo by: David Hague)

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated Mike Zagurski for assignment last week to make room on the roster for Brandon Cumpton. Today the lefty cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A, according to Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors. Pirates fans probably won’t want to see Zagurski around after his struggles in the majors, but the Indianapolis pitching staff has been very depleted with all of the call-ups and injuries. At the least, Zagurski should be able to take some innings and help keep the pitching staff fresh in Indianapolis.

If the Pirates need another lefty in the majors later in the year, they’ll probably be better off turning to Andy Oliver or Kris Johnson.

UPDATE WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM: According to MLBTR, Zagurski has elected free agency. So it looks like he won’t be helping out the Indianapolis pitching staff.

Tim Williams
Tim Williams
Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

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