Scahill was designated for assignment Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scahill had been serving in relief at Triple-A Indianapolis, as he was demoted June 18 after posting a 4.41 ERA with the Pirates this season. The 29-year-old will now be stripped of his spot on the 40-man roster, as the Pirates have a dire need at the catcher position, and will instead award that spot to Eric Fryer, who was claimed off waivers from St. Louis on Sunday. Scahill could elect to remain with the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.