Pirates catcher Roberto Perez will undergo surgery on his left hamstring and miss the rest of the 2022 season, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports (Twitter link). Perez was already on Pittsburgh’s 60-day injured list, and it was expected that his hamstring injury would require a long absence. The Bucs initially placed Perez on the 10-day IL in between games of … [Read more...] about Roberto Perez To Undergo Season-Ending Hamstring Surgery
Pirates Claim Tyler Heineman, Designate Andrew Knapp
The Pirates have claimed catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Blue Jays, per announcements from both teams. Pittsburgh designated fellow catcher Andrew Knapp for assignment in order to create space on the roster. Heineman, 30, wasn’t formally designated for assignment on the Blue Jays, nor was it announced that he’d been placed on waivers. Toronto surely hoped to open up … [Read more...] about Pirates Claim Tyler Heineman, Designate Andrew Knapp
NL Central Notes: Greene, Reds, Stephenson, Pirates, Newman, Frazier, Cubs
The Pirates’ 1-0 win over the Reds today will go down perhaps the most unusual game of the 2022 season, as Pittsburgh won without a single hit. Reds starter Hunter Greene tossed 7 1/3 innings of hitless ball, but was pulled after 118 pitches and after issuing consecutive walks during the eighth inning. Reliever Art Warren entered the game and issued another walk, then … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Greene, Reds, Stephenson, Pirates, Newman, Frazier, Cubs
Orioles Claim Beau Sulser, Designate Paul Fry
The Orioles announced that they have claimed Beau Sulser off waivers from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. Lefty Paul Fry has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Sulser had his contract selected three weeks ago and made his MLB debut in late April. He pitched 9 2/3 innings out of Pittsburgh’s bullpen over four outings. His 3.72 ERA and 21.7% … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Beau Sulser, Designate Paul Fry
Pirates To Hire Jason Kendall
Jason Kendall is rejoining the Pirates, as the club is going to be hiring him to a player developmental role, reports Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic. As noted by Biertempfel, the move isn’t technically official yet, with Kendall’s job still not having a title. Semantics aside, the duties will seemingly revolve around working with the club’s minor leaguers. “Put it this way, … [Read more...] about Pirates To Hire Jason Kendall