Tsutsugo was released by the Pirates on Friday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He hit .171/.249/.229 with two home runs in 50 games before being designated for assignment. It wouldn't be surprising to see Tsutsugo return to Japan, as he has never been able to really catch on stateside since originally signing a two-year, $12 million deal with the Rays before the 2020 season.