Jose Tabata was designated for assignment Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune reports.

Tabata was designated for assignment Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune reports.

Analysis:

The 26-year-old, who's seen time at all three outfield spots this season, is hitting .289 with four RBI in 38 at-bats. He'll likely land back in Triple-A, where he holds a .352 average in 28 games on the year.