Simon, standing at 5’8” and 150 pounds, was signed by the Marlins this winter to a Minor League contract after a solid campaign in AAA Durham with the Tampa Bay Rays organization. In 130 games last season, the 25-year-old middle infielder and corner outfielder slashed .283/.356/.429 and had a .785 OPS with 10 homers and 56 RBI.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed infielder/outfielder Ronny Simón off waivers from the Miami Marlins. To make room for Simón on the 40-man roster, the Pirates designated pitcher Tanner Rainey for assignment.