Jeanmar Gomez has been designated for assignment by the Pirates.

Gomez has been designated for assignment by the Pirates.

Analysis:

The move removes Gomez from the 40-man roster and could pave his way to free agency in the coming days. He made 44 appearances for the Bucs in 2014, carrying a 3.19 ERA with an unsightly 1.500 WHIP.

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Jeanmar Gomez has been designated for assignment by the Pirates.

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