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Pirates sign infielder Nix

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PHOENIX – The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent infielder Jayson Nix before Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Nix was released by the Tampa Bay Rays organization Friday and also played for the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this season.

The Pirates optioned infielder Brent Morel, who went 2-for-2 with three runs batted in Saturday night in an 8-3 over Arizona, to Class AAA Indianapolis and designated infielder Dean Anna for assignment to add Nix to the 40-man roster.

Nix has played third base, shortstop and second base this season. He signed with Tampa Bay May 17 and hit .274 in 54 games with AAA Durham.

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