Pirates' Tyler Beede: Designated for assignment

Beede was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Thursday.

Beede served exclusively as a reliever early in the season but drew five starts over the last several weeks. He wasn't particularly effective over the last month with a 7.78 ERA and 1.93 WHIP in 19.2 innings over seven appearances (five starts) since Aug. 8. He'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster in a corresponding move for Eric Stout being recalled from Indianapolis.