He’s batting .158. It was a bad idea for the Pirates to sign Frazier, but he was supposed to be a bench guy. Unfortunately, he’s now the starting second baseman with Nick Gonzales out, and he’s just not getting the job done. If they were about winning, the Pirates would try someone younger.

Frazier singled home Jared Triolo to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead. The veteran infielder/outfielder hit at the top of the Pittsburgh lineup Wednesday, but remains a non-factor in fantasy leagues.

Frazier, 33, has been out of action with a back injury, but the left-handed hitting infielder/outfielder is feeling well enough to hit against the Phillies.

The deal is worth a reported $1.525 million, so that’s not a problem. The issue is that he’s going to be handed a roster spot whether he deserves it or not, and after a season in which he hit .202/.282/.294, he doesn’t warrant the treatment. It’s shameful that the Pirates have Paul Skenes, Jared Jones and Oneil Cruz all making the minimum and are doing next to nothing to try to contend.