The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated catcher Eric Fryer and outfielder Xavier Paul for assignment, according to a team announcement.

The team also added infeilder Matt Hague, outfielder Starling Marte, infielder Jordy Mercer, left-handed pitcher Rudy Owens, right-handed pitcher Duke Welker and left-handed pitcher Justin Wilson to the team’s 40-man roster.

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