Fansided · Jul 4, 2016
Pirates Claim Eric Fryer Off Waivers
Today, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed catcher Eric Fryer off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.
Earlier this week I said that the Pirates should claim catcher Eric Fryer off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. Well, on Sunday afternoon the Pirates did just that.
This will be Eric Fryer’s second stint with the Pirates, as he served as a catcher/utility player for the Pirates in 2011 and 2012. Fryer signed a Minor League contract with the St. Louis Cardinals prior to the 2016 season, and saw time with the Cardinals due to a Brayan Pena injury. However, when Pena returned from the disabled list earlier this week the Red Birds designated Fryer for assignment.