Pirates acquire Webster from Diamondbacks

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-hander Allen Webster from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations.

Webster was designated for assignment on Nov. 20 after pitching to a 1-1 record with a 5.91 ERA across nine appearances, five of which were starts.

"It's a guy with a good arm. He has (done) some things that we've liked in the past. We had the opportunity to acquire him and see if we can help him," general manager Neal Huntington told reporters. "We believe if we can help him, he can turn around and help our major-league team in a variety of roles."

Webster was traded to the Diamondbacks from the Boston Red Sox last offseason as part of a deal that sent left-hander Wade Miley to Boston and right-hander Rubby De La Rosa to Arizona.

The 25-year-old owns a career ERA of 6.13 across three big-league seasons split between Arizona and the Red Sox.