Pirates cut Rowdy Tellez four plate appearances shy of $200K bonus, GM claims money played 'zero factor'
Having already been eliminated from postseason contention, the Pittsburgh Pirates shuffled their roster for the final week of the regular season on Tuesday, and called up infielder Liover Peguero and outfielder Josh Palacios from Triple-A. Veterans Michael A. Taylor and Rowdy Tellez were designated for assignment in corresponding moves.