Josh Lindblom was designated for assignment by the Pirates Friday, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Lindblom was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Friday, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Analysis:

This was to make room for Radhames Liz, whom the Pirates just signed to a one-year deal. The journeyman Lindblom will now serve as depth for the Pirates if one of their starters go down with an injury, likely at Triple-A Indianapolis.