Fans are still waiting for the big move the Pirates are supposedly making this offseason, and a handful of their targets have signed elsewhere. The potential splash options are quickly trickling away, and they need to sign someone fast. In the meantime, Pittsburgh has brought in Davis Wendzel on a minor-league deal as a wild card option, stashed away in Triple-A.
While he isn't the splash (Kyle Schwarber...) we all were hoping for, he still serves some purpose to the organization. Wendzel will serve as a depth option in the event that there is an injury on the big league roster.