Todd Frazier, 2-time All-Star hitting .086, cut by Pirates

<p>PITTSBURGH &mdash; Two-time All-Star infielder Todd Frazier was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday after hitting .086 in 13 games.</p>
<p>Frazier, 35, had just three hits in 35 at-bats with no home runs and four RBIs.</p>
<p>The Pirates made the move to open a roster spot for outfielder Ben Gamel, who was claimed off waivers Sunday from the Cleveland Indians.</p>
<p>The Pirates signed Frazier to a minor league contract after he spent last year’s pandemic-shortened season with the Texas Rangers and New York Mets. The 11-year veteran has a .241 career batting average with 218 home runs.</p>
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