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Pittsburgh Pirates pick up RHP Nefi Ogando

By The Sports Xchange
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle (13) walks the dugout during the ninth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 win at PNC Park on June 27, 2016 in Pittsburgh. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle (13) walks the dugout during the ninth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 win at PNC Park on June 27, 2016 in Pittsburgh. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed right-handed pitcher Nefi Ogando off waivers from the Miami Marlins, the Pirates announced Friday.

To make room on the 40-man roster for Ogando, the Pirates designated infielder Jason Rogers for assignment.

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Ogando, 27, had an 0-0 record with a 2.30 ERA in 14 appearances for Marlins in 2016. He spent most of the season with Triple-A New Orleans and had a 3.33 ERA in 22 appearances with New Orleans last season.

Ogando was on 15-day disabled list because of a broken rib he suffered when he collided with Philadelphia Phillies hitter Cesar Hernandez while covering first base on May 8.

Rogers hit .080 with no homers in 23 games for the Pirates last season.

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