Angel Sanchez: Released by Pirates

Sanchez was released by the Pirates on Monday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez had a tough time when he got his first taste of the majors in 2017. He pitched 12.1 innings over eight games, during which he allowed 12 runs on 16 hits and a walk. He struggled to keep the ball in the park, as five of the 16 hits he allowed were home runs. If another team opts to sign Sanchez, he'll likely serve as organizational depth in the bullpen.