John Holdzkom: Released by Pirates

Holdzkom was released by the Pirates on Monday, Travis Sawchik of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

The Pirates could not find a taker for Holdzkom after designating him for assignment in early April, so they ultimately decided to give him his release. Now a free agent, Holdzkom could hook on with a team hoping he can regain the form he showed late in the 2014 season, when he struck out 14 batters over nine innings in nine outings with the Pirates.