Pirates pitcher Vance Worley has accepted the team’s outright assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis, Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports. The Pirates designated him for assignment on July 30, then outrighted him off of the 40-man roster on Friday to create roster space for Joe Blanton.
Worley, 27, has served as a swingman for the Pirates, making eight starts and 12 relief appearances. Across 69 innings, the right-hander has posted a 3.78 ERA with a 47/19 K/BB ratio. He’ll likely return to the majors in September when rosters expand.
