Frazier returned to the Pirates on a minor-league deal Tuesday and will head to the team's alternate training site, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Frazier exercised his opt-out clause Friday once it became clear that he wouldn't be winning a spot on the active roster, but he'll remain with the organization after all. He'll provide depth at both corner-infield spots in the event of an injury, but it's not clear how much playing time the rebuilding Pirates will want to give to a 35-year-old who's produced a below-average batting line in two of the last three seasons.

Frazier exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Frazier missed some time this spring due to lower-back tightness and wasn't slated to begin the season on the major-league roster, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. The 35-year-old still plans to play in 2021 but will search for a new opportunity in free agency.

Frazier (back) went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk Thursday against the Orioles, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Frazier beat out an infield single in his final at-bat, showing that he has recovered from a lower back injury. He's batting .259 with five extra-base hits this spring and seems set to start 2021 as the lesser half of a platoon with Colin Moran at first base.

Frazier (back) will bat cleanup and play first base Thursday against Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Frazier had been out of the lineup since getting scratched Sunday with lower-back tightness. He's ready to play again one week before the regular season begins and will look to complete his case for a roster spot.

Frazier (back) has been able to take swings in the batting cage this week, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran corner infielder continues to progress in his recovery from lower-back tightness, but it's unclear if he'll be ready to rejoin the lineup before the Pirates' Grapefruit League schedule comes to a close. Assuming he's back to full health heading into Opening Day, Frazier, a non-roster invitee, should be in good position to win a bench role.

Frazier (back) is considered day-to-day, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Frazier was scratched from the Pirates' lineup Sunday with back tightness, though the team hasn't offered a timetable for his return. He's impressed with the bat this spring and seems likely to platoon at first base with Colin Moran, unless this injury is serious enough to sideline him for a significant amount of time.

Frazier won't start Sunday's spring game against the Red Sox due to lower back tightness.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old was penciled in to start at first base and bat fifth, but he was scratched due to the back issue. Frazier has a .935 OPS with three homers in 24 at-bats while competing for a roster spot in spring training. It's unclear if the injury will affect his availability for Opening Day, should he make the roster.

Frazier hit a home run Sunday in his Grapefruit League debut with the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old, who served as the team's designated hitter, is expected to compete with Colin Moran for playing time at first base. Frazier's best chance to see the field is likely against left-handed pitching.

Frazier's path to playing time is most likely as the right-handed portion of a first base platoon with the left-handed-hitting Colin Moran, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Frazier has primarily served as a third baseman throughout his career, the team's brightest prospect, Ke'Bryan Hayes, figures to see the bulk of playing time at the hot corner this year. Frazier has totaled 113 games at first base. Last year, he hit .343 against southpaws in 43 at-bats. While his roster spot isn't guaranteed off a minor-league deal, his main competition is the likes of Will Craig and the versatile Phillip Evans. As such, Frazier could prove to be a viable streaming option. He holds a career slash line at PNC Park of .307/.379/.553 with eight home runs, but of course that came against Pirates pitching.

Frazier signed a minor-league deal with the Pirates on Friday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Kevin Williams of Shore Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old will join his fifth team in the past five years after signing with Pittsburgh as a non-roster invitee. Frazier had a .236/.302/.382 slash line with four homers in 172 plate appearances between the Mets and Rangers in 2020. He'll likely be a bench option in the corner infield spots if he manages to make the Opening Day roster.