"Once considered building blocks for the Pirates' future, catcher Ryan Doumit and pitcher Ross Ohlendorf likely won't be with the team next season.
Doumit, 30, will become a free agent if the team declines to pick up contract options for 2012 and '13 worth a combined $15.5 million. The Pirates also are not expected to tender a contract to Ohlendorf, 29, who is in his second year of arbitration eligibility.
Doumit was not in the lineup Wednesday for the Pirates' regular-season finale. His last game behind the plate was Friday, when he was injured when struck on the mask by a foul tip.
"It's not the way I wanted to go out," Doumit said. "The last couple of days, I've just tried to enjoy it and soak it all up. I know the probability of me being back is slim. I'm just thinking about the big picture and weighing my options.""