The Pirates designated VanMeter for assignment Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

He'll be removed from the 40-man roster and cede his spot on the 28-man active roster to infielder/outfielder Hoy Park, who was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. The 27-year-old VanMeter had posted a mediocre .558 OPS in 192 plate appearances in the big leagues this season and had largely become an afterthought for the Pirates in recent weeks. He started in just three times in Pittsburgh's last 22 games.