According to sources, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed veteran utility man Jayson Nix, who was released by the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
The 31-year-old Nix has appeared in 18 games this season for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he has a slash line of .154/.214/.231 with two RBI on the season.
Nix appeared in eight games at third base this season for the Phillies.
The Pirates have optioned Brent Morel to Triple A and DFA’d Dean Anna for assignment.
