The Pirates released Stewart on Wednesday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

After appearing in 74 games at the big-league level with the Mets in 2024, Stewart had played exclusively in the minors so far in 2025 as a member of the Pirates organization. The 31-year-old didn't perform well enough at the dish to make a serious case for a promotion, as he turned in a .128/.250/.263 slash line while striking out at a 30.1 percent clip over 156 plate appearances. Stewart will now be in search of another minor-league deal with a new organzation.

The Pirates informed Stewart on Monday that he won't be included on the Opening Day roster, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He had been in the mix for reps at first base while Spencer Horwitz (wrist) is sidelined to begin the season, but Stewart ultimately will not head north with the big club. Stewart has an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract and will likely exercise it, allowing him to become a free agent and pursue options elsewhere.

Stewart remains in the mix to win the Pirates' first base job to begin the regular season, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stewart is in camp as a non-roster invitee and has remained in contention to fill in for the injured Spencer Horwitz (wrist) by collecting 10 hits across 33 Grapefruit League at-bats, including six extra-base knocks. However, Stewart has also struck out 12 times while walking only three times. Billy Cook and Nick Yorke appear to be the other primary candidates, both of whom are already on the 40-man roster.

Stewart went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and three RBI in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Stewart is in camp as a non-roster invitee, but his chances of cracking the Opening Day roster will improve if Spencer Horwitz (wrist) remains sidelined. One Spring Training performance won't seal Stewart's fate, but he did make a good impression by driving in two with a double in the first inning before following that up with a solo home run two frames later.

Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Wednesday that Stewart will see some action at first base in the wake of the Spencer Horwitz (thumb) injury, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Horwitz is slated to begin the season on the injured list following surgery last week on his right wrist/thumb. Stewart, a non-roster invitee, is primarily an outfielder, but he did start a game at first base last season for the Mets and saw a decent amount of action at the position in the minors over the last two years. Jared Triolo, Billy Cook and Darick Hall are also candidates to play first base while Horwitz is out.

The Pirates signed Stewart to a minor-league contract Thursday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stewart managed an .840 OPS over 58 games with the Mets in 2023 but fell off to a .622 OPS across 74 regular-season contests in 2024. The 31-year-old is right at league average with a career 100 OPS+, so he's not a bad depth option on a minors pact.

Stewart elected free agency Monday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stewart passed through waivers unclaimed but will test out free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. He slashed only .177/.325/.297 in 74 contests for the Mets in 2024.

The Mets optioned Stewart to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Stewart went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts while appearing in two games during his latest stint in the majors, and he'll now be sent back to the minors in favor of Luisangel Acuna. Stewart may still return to Queens before the end of the season, though he's unlikely to serve as more than bench depth.

The Mets recalled Stewart from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Jeff McNeil (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move to open up a spot on the 28-man active roster for Stewart. Over 190 plate appearances in the big leagues this season, Stewart is slashing .175/.326/.299 with five home runs and 19 RBI.

The Mets optioned Stewart to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

He joined the club earlier this week when J.D. Martinez went on paternity leave, but with Martinez back on the active roster Stewart will head back to the minors. Stewart got one start during his most recent stint with the big club, going 1-for-3 with a run scored.