The Pirates released Devanney on Sunday in order to allow him to seek opportunities overseas, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Devanney occupied a spot on the Pirates' 40-man roster but was a candidate to be non-tendered during the upcoming week with Pittsburgh needing to open up spots in order to protect other prospects from the Rule 5 Draft. Rather than exposing Devanney to the waiver process, the Pirates will cut the 28-year-old loose so that he can sign what will presumably be a more lucrative contract abroad. After being acquired from the Royals at the trade deadline, Devanney received his first MLB call-up in late August and saw action in 14 games for Pittsburgh down the stretch, slashing .139/.184/.167 with one RBI and one run across 38 plate appearances.

Devanney is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Devanney's brief run as the Pirates' primary option at third base appears to be over. He'll be on the bench for the sixth time in seven games while the Pirates go with Jared Triolo at the hot corner, Nick Gonzales at shortstop and Nick Yorke at second base.

Devanney is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

It's the second straight day out of the lineup for Devanney. The Pirates are going with Jared Triolo at third base and Nick Gonzales at shortstop in Monday's series opener.

Devanney is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Devanney has seen most of the playing time at third base since he was recalled in late August, but he'll take a seat for Thursday's series finale. Jared Triolo will shift over to third base and Liover Peguero will cover shortstop as the Pirates try to avoid the sweep.

Devanney is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Devanney will take a seat for the series finale after he went 2-for-17 with a 1:9 BB:K while starting five of the previous six games. With Devanney on the bench, Jared Triolo will slide over from his usual spot at shortstop and pick up a start at third base.

Devanney is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Devanney had drawn four straight starts at third base, but he'll take a seat for Friday's series opener. Jared Triolo is at the hot corner for the Pirates, while Nick Gonzales will play shortstop and Nick Yorke will handle second base.

Devanney will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Devanney will pick up a third straight start at the hot corner after the Pirates lost Isiah Kiner-Falefa to waivers Sunday. Thus far, Devanney has gone 0-for-7 with five strikeouts, so he may have a short leash atop the depth chart at third base.

The Pirates recalled Devanney from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since joining the Pirates organization via trade from Kansas City on July 16, Devanney has slashed .256/.327/.361 with two homers, 11 RBI and 11 runs scored across 147 plate appearances. Those numbers represent a significant drop off from the .931 OPS he posted with the Royals' Triple-A affiliate, but he'll aim to contribute for the big club nonetheless. The 28-year-old has experience at every infield position and will be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game.

The Pirates optioned Devanney to Triple-A Indianapolis after acquiring him from the Royals on Wednesday in exchange for infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier.

EDGE Analysis

Though Frazier's departure clears a spot on the 26-man active roster, the Pirates are instead expected to call up another player from the minors to fill the vacancy ahead of Friday's game against the White Sox. In the meantime, Devanney should receive regular playing time at Indianapolis, and his ability to play every infield position as well as the corner outfield should earn him a look with the big club before long. After the Royals called him up from Triple-A Omaha on July 8, Devanney didn't make his MLB debut last week before he was dealt to the Pirates. The 28-year-old produced at a high level for Omaha, slashing .272/.366/.565 with 18 home runs and three stolen bases across 288 plate appearances.

The Pirates acquired Devanney from the Royals on Wednesday in exchange for Adam Frazier, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Devanney had received his first major-league promotion on July 8 but had yet to see any game action for the Royals. The 28-year-old slashed .272/.366/.565 with 18 home runs this season with Triple-A Omaha, and he offers the ability to play every infield position and also left field. The right-handed-hitting Devanney could get some looks against left-handed pitching in Pittsburgh.