Bucs claim INF/OF Tejeda off waivers
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed infielder/outfielder Oscar Tejeda off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
He was placed on the Pirates' 40-man roster and assigned to Double-A Altoona.
In 51 games with the Red Sox Double-A affiliate in Portland, Tejeda hit .262 with 15 doubles, five home runs and 31 RBI.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He spent the entire 2011 campaign in Portland, where he led the club with 457 at-bats and was second in hits (114) and stolen bases (13).
Tejeda was originally signed by Boston as an undrafted free agent in 2006.
The Pirates also designated left-hander Doug Slaten for assignment.