Pirates Roster Moves: Ronny Simon Claimed From Marlins, Rainey DFA’d

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed infielder/outfielder Ronny Simon off waivers from the Miami Marlins and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. Simon had been designated for assignment by Miami on Friday.

The 25-year-old played 19 games for the Marlins this season prior to getting DFA’d. He hit .234 with a .604 OPS, two doubles and five RBI in his first-career stint in the big leagues.

In 15 games with Triple-A Jacksonville prior to getting his contract selected, Simon slashed .354/.441/.521 with a double, two triples, one home run and nine RBI. Across seven minor-league seasons between the Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs, Simon has a career .266/.341/.446 batting line with 116 doubles, 27 triples, 66 home runs, 293 RBI and 127 steals in 558 games.

Defensively, the native of the Dominican Republic made appearances at second base, shortstop and in left field. He also spent four games as a designated hitter.

To make room for Simon on the 40-man roster, the Pirates designated right-handed reliever Tanner Rainey for assignment.

Rainey signed a minor-league deal with the Pirates in the offseason and made 11 relief appearances after he had his contract selected on May 3. The 32-year-old totaled 7.2 innings and allowed nine runs on seven hits with six walks and nine strikeouts.

Rainey took the loss for the Pirates on Sunday against the Padres in San Diego after allowing four runs and recording just one out.

The Pirates’ 40-man roster is at full capacity.