Pittsburgh selected Beer from the Diamondbacks in the minor-league phase of Wednesday's Rule 5 Draft.

EDGE Analysis

Beer never quite got it going at the major-league level in Arizona, but he holds a career .863 OPS on the farm and is only 27 years old. He could get a legitimate look with the Pirates at first base or DH at some point in 2024.

Beer was sent outright to Triple-A Reno by Arizona on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Beer was designated for assignment to open up room on the 40-man roster for Brandon Pfaadt. In 79 plate appearances with the Triple-A Aces, Beer has slashed just .200/.266/.314. The former first-round pick will just be a depth option for the rest of the 2023 campaign.

The Diamondbacks designated Beer for assignment Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Brandon Pfaadt, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Reno ahead of Wednesday's game against the Rangers. The 26-year-old Beer had yet to appear in the majors this season and slashed .200/.266/.314 in 79 plate appearances with Reno. His poor numbers at Triple-A and lack of defensive flexibility mean he's unlikely to be claimed off waivers.

Beer was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Beer clubbed two home runs in 10 spring training games but hit just .231 and was unable to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 26-year-old played in 38 contests for Arizona last season and had a .189/.278/.243 slash line.

Beer went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's spring game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Beer launched his first Cactus League home run in the first inning. He opened 2022 as part of the DH mix and hit well early, but a prolonged slump prompted a demotion to Triple-A Reno, where he languished with a .796 OPS in a hitter-friendly environment. The Diamondbacks have a plethora of DH candidates, and there's little room for him at first base, so Beer may have to recapture his offense at Reno in 2023.

Beer was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Beer was recalled by Arizona at the start of August but will return to the minors after going 4-for-30 in 11 games. Overall the 25-year-old has a .189/.278/.243 slash line with one home run and nine RBI in 126 plate appearances in the majors this season.

Beer isn't starting Saturday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Beer went 0-for-3 during Friday's loss to the Rockies, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Emmanuel Rivera is serving as the designated hitter and batting second.

Beer isn't starting Thursday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Beer started the last three games and went 1-for-6 with three walks. He'll get a breather while Josh Rojas serves as the designated hitter with Emmanuel Rivera starting at the hot corner.

Beer is not in the lineup Sunday against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Beer started the last two games and will exit the lineup after going 2-for-6 with two strikeouts. Ketel Marte will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Emmanuel Rivera receives a start in the infield.

Beer isn't starting Wednesday against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Beer is getting a breather after he went 0-for-8 with three strikeouts over the last two games. Ketel Marte will serve as the designated hitter while Emmanuel Rivera starts at third base.