The Pirates released outfielder Matt Gorski following his designation for assignment, which was necessary to open a roster spot for reliever Yohan Ramírez. Gorski has been on the injured list since late May and cannot be placed on waivers while injured. He started strong with the Triple-A team but struggled with contact. Gorski hit a home run in his major league debut but had significant strikeouts. He now has the option to pursue opportunities as a free agent after a potential minor league contract with the Pirates.
Gorski has been on the Triple-A injured list since late May. Injured players cannot be placed on outright waivers. Once Pittsburgh designated him for assignment, a release was essentially inevitable.
The righty-hitting Gorski is a former second-round pick. He has power and speed but has had issues making consistent contact throughout his minor league career.
Gorski blasted a 434-foot home run off Tyler Anderson in his first major league at-bat. He recorded two homers and a triple in 15 games, but he also struck out 16 times while drawing just one walk.
He has hit .195 in 41 major league at-bats and is a career .254/.313/.509 hitter in parts of four Triple-A seasons.
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