Pirates Designate Tellez, Taylor for Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor for assignment, promoting infielder Liover Peguero and outfielder Josh Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis. Despite Tellez's recovery mid-season, hitting .243 with 13 home runs and 56 RBIs, his recent slump led to reduced playing time. Taylor, who signed a one-year $4-million contract, struggled offensively with a .193 batting average but remained strong defensively. The moves come with only six games left in the season and the Pirates already out of playoff contention. Both players were signed to one-year deals in the offseason, and the team aims to give opportunities to younger players in the final stretch.