The Pirates designated Goebbert for assignment Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old never had much of a shot at claiming a roster spot out of spring training, and dug his own grave by going just 6-for-31 (.194) at the dish during Grapefruit League play. It's unlikely that Goebbert will be claimed off waivers by another team, so expect him to report to the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate at Indianapolis once he clears.