Detroit designated Ryan Kreidler for assignment as August roster limits loom, and Pittsburgh claimed him off waivers. Kreidler, a 27-year-old fourth-rounder, has offered strong defense but produced little at the plate—two homers in 180+ at-bats and a .138 average across 89 games, OPS+ of 11. The move frees Detroit’s crowded MLB roster for younger depth while giving Kreidler a fresh chance in Pittsburgh to retool his swing and mental approach at the big-league level.