Jennifer Langosch of MLB.com says that the Pittsburgh Pirates have designated outfielder Brandon Moss for assignment. The move was done to accommodate the recent waiver claim of right-handed pitcher Hayden Penn.

Moss, 26, hit .236 with 7 home runs and 41 RBIs in 133 games for the Pirates in 2009. Langosch mentioned that Moss was out of options and was 3 for 37 this Spring. You can see Moss’ contract history and statistics here.