Frazier announced his retirement from professional baseball Tuesday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Frazier signed a contract with the independent Sussex County Miners on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Frazier elected free agency after being designated for assignment Monday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The Pirates designated Frazier for assignment Monday.

Frazier went 2-for-4 in Sunday's 6-5 win against the Cubs.

Frazier should see increased playing time at first base after Colin Moran (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Frazier will start at third base and bat seventh Friday against the Cubs.

Frazier is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals in Pittsburgh, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Frazier's contract was selected by the Pirates on Thursday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Frazier returned to the Pirates on a minor-league deal Tuesday and will join the team's alternate training site, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.