Right handed pitcher Ramon Aguero has been designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates according to Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com. This movement will make room for Jose Veras on the 40-man roster.

Aguero was 2-5 with a 6.14 ERA in 29.1 innings throughout 25 games with the Pirates Double-A and high-A teams. Veras was 3-3 with a 3.75 ERA in 48 innings throughout 48 games with the Marlins in 2010.