"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."
"He was rocked in his first taste of Triple-A last summer but had pitched 50 combined innings between High-A and Double-A prior to that, logging a 2.88 ERA with a massive 36% strikeout rate."
"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 released by the Pirates after being designated for assignment. His roster spot was taken by Chris Devenski. Harbin was a 17th-round pick in 2019 and had a strong performance in the minors with a 2.88 ERA and a 36% strikeout rate. However, he struggled in Triple-A and suffered a strained teres major during spring training, leading to his placement on the 60-day injured list. With no clear return timetable, he may be traded or released.
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