VENICE, FLORIDA - MARCH 09: Todd Frazier #99 of the Pittsburgh Pirates stands at the plate during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves during a spring training game at CoolToday Park on March 09, 2021 in Venice, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
The Pittsburgh Pirates let Todd Frazier know last week that he would not make the 26-man Opening Day roster. The club has brought him back.
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a choice last week to not put veteran infielder Todd Frazier on the 26-man Opening Day roster, leading him to opt out. It was a seemingly surprising move because of the veteran presence he would provide and how well he performed this Spring.