Pirates DFA Tellez, Taylor
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The Pittsburgh Pirates designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor for assignment, the club announced Tuesday.
The Pirates also recalled infielder Liover Peguero and outfielder Joshua Palacios from Triple-A in corresponding roster moves.
Tellez signed a two-year contract with the Pirates in the offseason. The 29-year-old hit 13 home runs with 56 RBIs and a .691 OPS in 132 games this season.
Taylor inked a one-year, $4-million contract in March. The 33-year-old slashed .193/.253/.290 with five home runs, 21 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases across 113 appearances. Taylor still graded out as an excellent defensive player, ranking in the 96th percentile in outs above average.