Andrew Heaney has made 23 starts for the Pirates this season, but manager Don Kelly told reporters (including Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) today that Heaney will be utilized out of the bullpen for the remainder of the season. The news creates an immediate vacancy in the Bucs’ rotation, as Heaney was slated to start Sunday’s game against the Cubs. Just to quell … [Read more...] about Pirates To Move Andrew Heaney To Bullpen Role
Pirates Designate Ryan Borucki For Assignment
The Pirates have designated left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki for assignment, manager Don Kelly announced to reporters prior to this afternoon’s game (link via Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). Pittsburgh also recalled righty Colin Holderman and lefty Evan Sisk from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned righty Cam Sanders. The 31-year-old Borucki has had a second … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Ryan Borucki For Assignment
Endy Rodríguez Undergoes Ulnar Nerve Transposition Surgery
The Pirates informed reporters today, including Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, that catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez has undergone ulnar nerve transposition surgery. Stumpf says Rodríguez is expected to be ready for spring training, so he seems to be done for 2025. It’s another unfortunate twist for Rodríguez’s career. He was one of the top prospects in baseball ahead of his … [Read more...] about Endy Rodríguez Undergoes Ulnar Nerve Transposition Surgery
Cherington: Pirates Expect To Pursue Infield Help In Offseason
The Pirates’ 2026 infield figures to look considerably different than the group that’s been trotted out for much of the season. Pittsburgh succeeded in shedding all of the money owed to third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes beyond the current season when they shipped him to the Reds prior to the trade deadline, and veteran Isiah Kiner-Falefa is a free agent at season’s end. The Bucs … [Read more...] about Cherington: Pirates Expect To Pursue Infield Help In Offseason
MLBTR Podcast: Megapod Trade Deadline Preview
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams and Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss various … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Megapod Trade Deadline Preview