Yoshi Tsutsugo's time with the Pirates has come to a close.
According to a source, the Pirates have designated the first baseman/designated hitter for assignment. This move comes one day after the trade deadline, an unofficial starting date for the organization to start some roster overhaul to give young players more major-league opportunities.
Tsutsugo was the Pirates' big offensive signing this past offseason, inking a one-year, $4 million deal to be their first baseman. After being let go by the Rays and Dodgers last season, the Pirates signed him in August, where he homered eight times and posted an .