"Harbin, 24, was the Pirates' 17th-round pick back in 2019. The Bucs added him to the 40-man roster this past November in order to protect him from being selected by another organization in December's Rule 5 Draft."
"The 6'4″, 228-pound Harbin relies primarily on a three-pitch mix: a four-seamer that averaged 97.2 mph last year, a slider that sat 87 mph and a sinker that averaged 96.7 mph."
"With a good start to the season in Triple-A, Harbin might have gotten his first big league look this year. Instead, injuries have derailed his season."
"Injured players cannot be placed on outright waivers, so now that he's been designated for assignment, Harbin will either be traded to another club or released."
Ryan Harbin, a 24-year-old right-hander, has been designated for assignment by the Pirates. His roster spot is taken by veteran reliever Chris Devenski. Harbin was a 17th-round pick in 2019 and had a strong performance in the lower minors with a 2.88 ERA and a 36% strikeout rate. However, injuries, including a strained teres major, have hindered his progress, leading to his current designation. He has not pitched in 2026, and his future remains uncertain as he cannot be placed on outright waivers while injured.
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