The Mariners claimed Mathias off waivers from the Pirates on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old will join the fifth organization of his career after prior stops with Cleveland, Milwaukee, Texas and Pittsburgh. Before being cast off the Bucs' 40-man roster, Mathias saw action in 22 games at the big-league level this season and slashed .231/.355/.269 across 62 plate appearances.

Mathias was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis last week and has now lost his spot on Pittsburgh's 40-man roster. Mathias could remain with Indianapolis if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

The Pirates optioned Mathis to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Mathias has managed a meager .624 OPS across 22 games with the Pirates this season. He'll move off the 26-man active roster as the Pirates clear a spot for top prospect Henry Davis, who will make his MLB debut Monday versus the Cubs.

Mathias went 1-for-2 with two runs scored, two walks and two stolen bases in Monday's win over Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Mathias picked up his first MLB hit since May 7. He bumped his slash line up to .273/.385/.318 with five runs scored and an 8:9 BB:K through 52 plate appearances. He's appeared in two games since being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Mathis was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

He's taking the roster spot vacated by Robert Stephenson, who was traded to the Rays. Mathias has a .695 OPS in 15 games with the Pirates this season while seeing action at second base and right field.

The Pirates optioned Mathias to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mathias will cede his spot on the active roster to fellow right-handed-hitting utility player Chris Owings, who was called up from Triple-A. He's managed just a .695 OPS in 15 games with the Bucs this season.

Mathias went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 4-2 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Making his eighth start of the season at second base, the 28-year-old got the Pirates on the board with a two-run single in the second inning before swiping his first bag of the year in the sixth after reaching on an error. Mathias has racked up seven hits in his last three games to push his batting average to .286 (9-for-28), and with Rodolfo Castro needed at shortstop, he has an opening to seize the starting job at the keystone over Ji Hwan Bae if he stays hot at the plate.

Mathias went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and one RBI in Monday's win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Mathias was in a 1-for-15 skid to begin his Pirates career before knocking four singles Monday. He's made six appearances - all at second base - since being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on April 10. The 28-year-old is now hitting .250 at the MLB level this season.

The Pirates recalled Mathias from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Mathias will give the Pirates another infielder, with Oneil Cruz (ankle) on the shelf for a while. The 28-year-old Mathias was acquired from the Rangers during spring training after a productive stretch for Texas last year over an abbreviated stretch. According to Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com, Mathias is expected to start at second base Monday against the Astros, and he'll also be an option at third base and in the corner outfield while he's up with the big club, though he won't necessarily fill Cruz's spot in the lineup on an everyday basis.

Mathias was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

As the Pirates thin their major-league roster out ahead of Opening Day, Mathias will make his way to Indianapolis. The 28-year-old produced a .222 average with a double, two RBI, a run scored and two stolen bases over 18 at-bats in eight games this spring. After signing a contract with the Pirates this offseason, Mathias will have to prove himself at the Triple-A level before he'll get a shot at the big leagues.