Eric Fryer has elected to become a free agent. Fryer cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week, but refused a minor league assignment. The 27-year-old backstop will look to latch on elsewhere.

Pirates designated C Eric Fryer for assignment. The move clears the way for the newly-claimed Ali Solis on the 40-man roster. Fryer appeared in six games with the Pirates this season, but spent most of the year at the Triple-A level.

Pirates recalled C Eric Fryer from Triple-A Indianapolis. Fryer won't garner much playing time barring an injury to Rod Barajas. He's behind Michael McKenry on the major league depth chart.

Pirates optioned C Eric Fryer to Triple-A Indianapolis. Fryer was no longer needed with Rod Barajas now healthy. He'll return to an organizational depth role in the minors.

Pirates purchased the contract of C Eric Fryer from Triple-A Indianapolis. Fryer will provide depth behind the plate for Pittsburgh while Rod Barajas recovers from a bruised left knee. The 26-year-old was batting .167/.220/.219 at Triple-A.

Pirates sent C Eric Fryer outright to Triple-A Indianapolis. Fryer successfully cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 26-year-old backstop batted .269 (7-for-26) in 10 games with the Pirates this season. He'll serve as organizational depth again in 2012.

Pirates designated C Eric Fryer for assignment. Just some housecleaning on the 40-man roster in advance of next month's Rule 5 Draft. Fryer, 26, batted .269 (7-for-26) in 10 games with the Pirates this season. There's a good chance he makes it through waivers unclaimed.

Pirates optioned C Eric Fryer to Triple-A Indianapolis. He was cleared to make room for the return of Ryan Doumit. Fryer, 25, batted .269/.345/.269 with five runs scored over 29 plate appearances during his time with the big club.

Pirates purchased the contract of C Eric Fryer from Triple-A Indianapolis. Fyrer, 25, climbed from the Double-A level to the Triple-A level earlier this year and is now making the big jump to the majors. He had a decent .823 OPS and two home runs in 21 games this year for Indy.