Rodriguez has been designated for assignment.
Following up on the waiver claim of Brandon Wood, the Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Josh Rodriguez for assignment, and have recalled Pedro Ciriaco, the team announced today. As Colin Dunlap mentions, Ciriaco is likely up just to fill the roster spot until Wood arrives with the team.
As for Rodriguez, he will be placed on waivers. If he clears waivers, the Pirates have to offer him back to the Cleveland Indians. They can try to work out a deal to keep him, although Cleveland has indicated in the past that they would accept him back.
The 25-man roster and 40-man roster pages have been updated.
About Tim Williams
Tim is the owner and editor in chief of Pirates Prospects. He started the site in January 2009, and turned it into his full time job during the 2011 season. Prior to starting Pirates Prospects, Tim worked with AccuScore.com, providing MLB, NHL, and NFL coverage to various national media outlets, including ESPN Insider, USA Today, Yahoo Sports, and the Wall Street Journal. He also writes the annual Prospect Guide, which is sold through the site. Tim moved to Bradenton in 2013, and will be providing live coverage all year of the Bradenton Marauders, GCL Pirates, instructs, mini camp, Spring Training, and lunches at Mixon's Fruit Farms.
