The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto to a one-year contract worth $7.75 million. Jorge Castillo of ESPN first broke the story. The team hasn’t announced the move as of this writing. Report: Pirates Pivot from Adding Hitting, Sign All-Star Relief Pitcher Pirates Sign Reliever Soto With the news that Pirates target Kyle Schwarber re-upped … [Read more...] about Report: Pirates Pivot from Adding Hitting, Sign All-Star Relief Pitcher
Three Realistic Landing Spots for J.T. Realmuto
J.T. Realmuto is the top catcher available in free agency this offseason. This is in no small part due to his elite defense, which is rare behind the plate these days. He figures to attract interest from contenders and playoff aspirants alike. Apr 26, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) breaks his bat on a single against the Chicago … [Read more...] about Three Realistic Landing Spots for J.T. Realmuto
Pirates Claim Former Giants Ranked Prospect Off Waivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed former middle infield prospect Marco Luciano off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. The news was reported on the Pirates’ Transactions page. Luciano, 24, was immediately added to the Pirates’ 40-man roster. Meanwhile, the Pirates waived outfielder Will Robertson, who was promptly snatched up by the Baltimore Orioles. Sep 14, 2024; San … [Read more...] about Pirates Claim Former Giants Ranked Prospect Off Waivers
The Pirates Were Once Stocked with Middle Infield Prospects.
By the 2021 trade deadline, general manager Ben Cherington appeared to have his Pittsburgh Pirates well-stocked with middle infield prospects. He had just obtained Diego Castillo, Tucupita Marcano, and Hoy Park in trades. In January 2020, he picked up prized prospect Liover Peguero from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ji Hwan Bae and Rodolfo Castro were already in the system. What … [Read more...] about The Pirates Were Once Stocked with Middle Infield Prospects.
Red Sox Acquire Pirates Starter for No. 3 Prospect
The Boston Red Sox will acquire pitcher Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sending outfielder Jhostynxon García the other way. The Red Sox will also receive minor leaguers Tyler Samaniego, a pitcher, and Adonys Guzman, a catcher, while the Pirates will receive 18-year-old pitcher Jesus Travieso. The Oviedo-for-García trade was first reported by ESPN insider Jeff Passan. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Pirates Starter for No. 3 Prospect