Fryer went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles, two RBI and two runs in Friday's 7-1 Grapefruit League win over the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

The reserve backstop drove in his first runs since Feb. 27 with a fourth-inning single that plated Jose Martinez and Tommy Pham. Fryer looks like a viable option when 34-year-old Yadier Molina is given days off this season, given his solid contact rate and solid defense behind the dish.

Fryer went 2-for-2 with a two-RBI single, triple and two runs in Sunday's 7-4 Grapefruit League win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

The reserve backstop singled in Randal Grichuk and Tommy Pham to open the scoring for the Cardinals in the second. He added a three-bagger in the fourth and subsequently scored on an Aledmys Diaz sacrifice fly. Fryer, back with the team after being lost on a waiver claim to the Pirates last season, is expected to serve as Yadier Molina's backup in the coming campaign.

Fryer signed a minor league contract with the Cardinals on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old backstop is a solid defensive option, but has a career 85 wRC+ and just two home runs in 291 career plate appearances in the big leagues. Look for him to serve as organizational depth at Triple-A.

Fryer was non-tendered by the Pirates on Friday and is now a free agent.

EDGE Analysis

Fryer holds a .254/.332/.328 line in 291 career plate appearances and will go looking for a team in need of backup catcher. His fantasy value remains negligible, but there should be a team that values him as decent catching depth.

Fryer was reinstated from the paternity list on Tuesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fryer will return to his backup catcher role with the Pirates as Elias Diaz was optioned back to Triple-A Indianapolis. Over his past 10 games with the Pirates, Fryer is hitting .320 with five RBI in 25 at-bats. He will be available on Tuesday at the Pirates host the Mariners.

Fryer was placed on the paternity list Saturday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Stephen Nesbitt reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fryer's wife just had twins, so he will leave the team to be with his family. He will be eligible to return in a few days. Elias Diaz was recalled from Triple-A to serve as the backup catcher in the short term.

Fryer is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Fryer has started the first two games of the series, and four straight dating back to before the All-Star break, but will get the day off Sunday in favor of Erik Kratz behind the plate.

Fryer doubled and knocked in three runs in a 2-for-4 game Tuesday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Including his 24 games with St. Louis this season, Fryer is hitting a robust .381/.422/.452. With Francisco Cervelli and Chris Stewart hurt, Fryer is likely to get plenty of at-bats for the Pirates, especially considering his competition Erik Kratz is hitting just .080 (6-for-75) this season.

Fryer is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Fryer was added to the active roster Monday following the placement of Chris Stewart (knee) on the DL, but he won't get the starting nod. Instead, Erik Kratz will make his third straight start behind the plate, catching starter Jon Niese.

Fryer was added to the active roster prior to Monday's matchup against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Fryer was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals on Sunday, and the Pirates will waste no time allowing the backstop to see action against his former team. The 30-year-old slashed .368/.415/.421 over 41 plate appearances for St. Louis earlier this season, but was sent back to Triple-A as soon as Brayan Pena was activated to serve as the backup to starter Yadier Molina. With Chris Stewart (knee) on the shelf through the All-Star break, Fryer will share reps with fellow backup Erik Kratz in the short term.