Rogers was released by the Pirates on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Rogers requested the release so he could sign with a professional team in Japan, but leaves after two relatively productive seasons with Triple-A Indianapolis. Despite his .289 batting average and nine home runs this season, the 29-year-old was mainly bound to serve as organizational depth behind established first baseman Josh Bell, catalyzing his request for a release. Rogers went 2-for-25 with nine strikeouts for the Pirates last year, his last appearance in the MLB.

Rogers is 1-for-4 across three spring games since returning from an ankle injury.

EDGE Analysis

It appears Rogers is feeling better, as the 29-year-old has now played in three straight games after missing the majority of March with the ankle injury. He's expected to start the year at Triple-A Indianapolis, and given Pittsburgh's depth ahead of him at first base, it will be difficult for Rogers to earn big league playing time this season.

Rogers (ankle) has been cleared for all baseball activities except running, Stephen Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Good news on the rehab front regarding Rogers, who is expected to begin the season at Triple-A Indianapolis. The first baseman will face an uphill challenge to see major league playing time this season, as the Pirates boast solid depth at the position.

Rogers has right ankle discomfort after injuring his foot before Wednesday's game, BIll Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Rogers is in a walking boot and will be re-evaluated in a week.

EDGE Analysis

The Triple-A Indianapolis asset is around camp as depth but is trying to prove he should at least be on the shuttle to the majors this year. He'll probably miss at least a few days in his quest to do so.

Rogers was designated for assignment Friday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Pirates will give Rogers' spot on the 40-man roster to Nefi Ogando, who was claimed off waivers Friday. Rogers struggled in his brief stint with the Pirates in 2016, collecting just two hits with nine strikeouts in 25 at-bats. He'll now be subject to waivers and could land with a team looking to add organizational depth at either corner infield spot.

Rogers was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Rogers has predominantly seen time at third base at Triple-A this season, but he has also started games at first base and left field. That defensive versatility, if it even qualifies as such, given the fact he doesn't play any up-the-middle positions, is about all he can hang his hat on. Rogers is slashing .263/.338/.371 with six homers in 420 plate appearances at Triple-A this year. He has a solid approach and makes good contact (18.6 percent K-rate), but he is pretty uninteresting in fantasy.

Rogers was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Rogers saw just one pinch-hit opportunity in his short stint with the Pirates, striking out in Saturday's contest against the Cubs. He'll now return to the minors, opening up a spot on the 25-man roster for the Pirates' recall of catcher Jacob Stallings.

Rogers was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Bill Brink reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has a .286/.346/.429 slash line with four home runs in 45 games at Triple-A, and has been particularly devastating against lefties (.339/.414/.484). To that end, he will likely get some starts at first base against southpaws along with some pinch-hit opportunities when a lefty is pitching, which limits his value to daily leagues.

Rogers was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rogers was first called up on April 22, but he's been a putrid 1-for-13 with six strikeouts since then, so he'll head back to the minors for more regular playing time. The move hasn't been officially announced yet, so there is currently no corresponding move, but there is some speculation that Rogers' demotion could mean that Jung Ho Kang (knee) is close to returning to the Pirates.

Rogers will start at first base and bat fifth Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

GM Neal Huntington said Sunday that Rogers "commands the zone and can drive the ball." He went 0-for-2 with a walk in his season debut Friday and has never faced starter Robbie Ray.