Pittsburgh selected Beer from the Diamondbacks in the minor-league phase of Wednesday's Rule 5 Draft.
Beer never quite got it going at the major-league level in Arizona, but he holds a career .863 OPS on the farm and is only 27 years old. He could get a legitimate look with the Pirates at first base or DH at some point in 2024.
Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Sent outright to Triple-A
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Arizona outrighted Beer to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
Beer was recently moved off the Diamondbacks' 40-man roster to clear a spot for starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt. In 79 plate appearances with Reno this season, Beer has slashed just .200/.266/.314. The 2018 first-round pick will remain in the organization but will likely be a depth option for the rest of the 2023 campaign.
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Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Loses 40-man spot
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The Diamondbacks designated Beer for assignment Wednesday.
The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Brandon Pfaadt, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Reno ahead of Wednesday's game against the Rangers. The 26-year-old Beer had yet to appear in the majors this season and slashed .200/.266/.314 in 79 plate appearances with Reno. His poor numbers at Triple-A and lack of defensive flexibility mean he's unlikely to be claimed off waivers.
Beer clubbed two home runs in 10 spring training games but hit just .231 and was unable to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 26-year-old played in 38 contests for Arizona last season and had a .189/.278/.243 slash line.
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Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Swats first spring home run
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Beer went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's spring game against the Reds.
Beer launched his first Cactus League home run in the first inning. He opened 2022 as part of the DH mix and hit well early, but a prolonged slump prompted a demotion to Triple-A Reno, where he languished with a .796 OPS in a hitter-friendly environment. The Diamondbacks have a plethora of DH candidates, and there's little room for him at first base, so Beer may have to recapture his offense at Reno in 2023.
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Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Sent to minors
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Beer was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.
Beer was recalled by Arizona at the start of August but will return to the minors after going 4-for-30 in 11 games. Overall, the 25-year-old has a .189/.278/.243 slash line with one home run and nine RBI in 126 plate appearances in the majors this season.
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Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Resting Saturday
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Beer isn't starting Saturday against the Rockies.
Beer went 0-for-3 during Friday's loss to the Rockies, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Emmanuel Rivera is serving as the designated hitter and batting second.
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Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Riding pine Thursday
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Beer isn't starting Thursday against the Pirates.
Beer started the last three games and went 1-for-6 with three walks. He'll get a breather while Josh Rojas serves as the designated hitter with Emmanuel Rivera starting at the hot corner.
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Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Out of Sunday's lineup
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Beer is not in the lineup Sunday against Colorado.
Beer started the last two games and will exit the lineup after going 2-for-6 with two strikeouts. Ketel Marte will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Emmanuel Rivera receives a start in the infield.
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Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Heads to bench Wednesday
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Beer isn't starting Wednesday against the Guardians.
Beer is getting a breather after he went 0-for-8 with three strikeouts over the last two games. Ketel Marte will serve as the designated hitter while Emmanuel Rivera starts at third base.
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Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Back with Diamondbacks
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Beer was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Monday.
Beer has played for Reno since being optioned there in mid-May, but he will get another chance at the top level after posting a 1.044 OPS over his last 26 Triple-A contests. Beer will serve as Arizona's designated hitter Monday night and is the favorite to be the primary option at that spot moving forward.
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Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Sent to Triple-A
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Beer was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.
Beer has a .210/.301/.284 slash line this season and is 2-for-42 over his past 14 games, resulting in his demotion. The 25-year-old could rejoin the big-league club later in the year, but for now he'll attempt to right the ship with Reno. Sean Poppen (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move.
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Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Remains on bench Sunday
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Beer is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Beer is 2-for-42 over his past 14 appearances and will take a seat for the second straight game. Pavin Smith will serve as the designated hitter while Jordan Luplow starts in right field.
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Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Gets breather Saturday
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Beer isn't starting Saturday against the Cubs.
Beer drew starts in the last two matchups and went 1-for-7 with two strikeouts. Daulton Varsho will serve as the designated hitter while Jose Herrera starts behind the plate Saturday.
Beer went 1-for-4 in Wednesday's 11-3 loss to the Marlins.
Beer's seventh-inning single must have felt good, as it snapped an 0-for-37 skid. He was Arizona's best hitter the first two weeks of the season, but as the rest of the team started to hit, Beer went the other way.
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Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Out against lefty
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Beer is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
The lefty-hitting Beer typically finds himself on the bench against southpaws, so his absence from the lineup comes as little surprise with lefty Jesus Luzardo on the bump for Miami. Beer may soon lose out on work against right-handers, too; in 68 plate appearances versus righties this season, Beer is slashing .175/.294/.246, good for a 61 wRC+ mark.
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Diamondbacks' Seth Beer: Out of Sunday's lineup
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Beer is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.
The lefty-hitting Beer, mired in an 0-for-32 stretch, will sit for the second consecutive game Sunday, this time with a right-hander in German Marquez pitching for Colorado. Cooper Hummel will bat leadoff as the designated hitter in the series finale.
