Pirates clear roster spot for LHP Tim Mayza

Tim Mayza FILE - Toronto Blue Jays' Tim Mayza plays during a baseball game, May 7, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) (Matt Slocum/AP)

By Danny Demilio, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially announced their one-year deal with left-handed reliever Tim Mayza. The deal, which was reported last week, is for $1.15 million, a source told Pittsburgh Baseball Now.

To clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Mayza, the Pirates have designated infielder Alika Williams for assignment.

Williams was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays on June 2, 2023 in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Robert Stephenson.

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