Reports: Pirates place Gregory Polanco on waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed right fielder Gregory Polanco on waivers, according to multiple reports.

Per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the move gives Polanco the opportunity to join a contender, should any team want to claim the remainder of his 2021 salary and 2022 option. His '22 salary is scheduled to be worth $12.5 million, with almost $3 million in salary still due to him this season.

Now an eight-year member