Overview

• Detroit designated Kreidler for assignment three days earlier to open a 40-man roster spot tied to the promotion of reliever Drew Sommers.
• Kreidler was sent to Triple-A Indianapolis upon the claim, avoiding an immediate addition to the Pirates’ active roster.
• The 27-year-old offers coverage across the infield and has logged time at premium positions such as shortstop and center field.
• Offensive struggles drove the move, as he has hit .138 in his MLB career and .105 in 17 games for Detroit this season.
• He has fared better in the minors, including a .251 line with four home runs and 37 RBIs at Triple-A since April, a profile that fits late-August roster maneuvering before the postseason deadline.