OAKLAND, Calif. -- Left-handed pitcher Wei-Chung Wang has been claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wang was designated for assignment on Aug. 29 to make room for infielder Sheldon Neuse.

Wang began the year at Triple-A Las Vegas but also pitched in 20 games with Oakland from May 25 to Aug. 18, going 1-0 with a 3.33 ERA and .227 opponents batting average. He is 1-1 with a save, a 4.78 ERA and .276 opponents' average in 19 relief appearances with the Aviators.