Pirates' Peter Strzelecki: DFA'd by Pittsburgh

General manager Ben Cherington said Wednesday that Strzelecki will be designated for assignment, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The right-hander was unable to earn a place on the Pirates' Opening Day roster after being acquired from the Guardians in November, and he'll also lose his place on the 40-man roster to free up space for non-roster invitee Ryan Borucki. Strzelecki had a 2.31 ERA in 10 appearances with Cleveland in 2024 but also struggled to a 5.01 ERA at the Triple-A level.