The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned pitcher Johan Oviedo to Triple-A Indianapolis and selected the contract of pitcher Cam Sanders. Tommy Birch of Des Moines Register was first with the news about Oviedo. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com was the first to report that it was Sanders coming to Pittsburgh. The Pirates haven’t announced these moves as of this writing. Pirates Daily Roster … [Read more...] about Pirates Daily Roster Move Involves Pitchers
Pirates Designate Reliever for Assignment to Make Room for Starter
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly informed the media on Monday that they have designated reliever Génesis Cabrera for assignment. The move was necessary to make room for starter Johan Oviedo, who comes off the injured list to start Monday’s game against the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park. Pirates Designate Cabrera for Assignment The left-handed Cabrera now goes on waivers, … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Reliever for Assignment to Make Room for Starter
Pirates’ One-Time Two-Way Prospect Looking to Rebound
With a 47-62 record at the trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2025 season was essentially over. This was capped with them trading closer David Bednar to the New York Yankees for a couple of prospects. Additionally, the Pirates have scored the fewest runs in MLB so far, with 357 runs. However, their pitching has been a bright spot, posting the 7th-best ERA so far. Their … [Read more...] about Pirates’ One-Time Two-Way Prospect Looking to Rebound
Pirates Add Four to Active Roster After Trade Deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced four roster moves to fill the vacancies created by the trades of the past two days. From Triple-A Indianapolis come right-handed pitchers Tom Harrington and Kyle Nicolas and infielder Jared Triolo. Additionally, left-handed pitcher Ryan Borucki has been reinstated from the injured list. They’ll join the team in Denver for Friday night’s game … [Read more...] about Pirates Add Four to Active Roster After Trade Deadline
MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals
The 2025 MLB trade deadline exploded with blockbuster trades and last-minute deals, closing at 6 p.m. ET on July 31. Consequently, fans and insiders buzzed with excitement. Ken Rosenthal called it “a wild, wild day,” highlighting the fast-paced transactions reshaping rosters. Similarly, Jeff Passan noted “a deadline defined by surprises,” emphasizing the unexpected high-profile … [Read more...] about MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals