2:27PM: The Pirates officially announced Devanney’s promotion, with Simon heading to the 10-day IL. Simon suffered a dislocated left shoulder, so in all likelihood his 2025 season is over. Making his MLB debut with the Marlins earlier this year, Simon’s first year in the Show saw him hit .234/.299/.273 over 88 total PA with Miami and Pittsburgh, with the move to the Bucs … [Read more...] about Pirates Promote Cam Devanney, Place Ronny Simon On 10-Day IL
Pirates Place Isiah Kiner-Falefa On Outright Waivers
The Pirates have placed veteran infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on outright waivers, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. He’ll be available to all 29 other clubs, with waiver priority determined based on the reverse order of the MLB-wide standings. (Outright waiver priority is not league-specific like the now-defunct revocable August trade waivers were.) Because he … [Read more...] about Pirates Place Isiah Kiner-Falefa On Outright Waivers
MLBTR Podcast: A Conversation With Pirates GM Ben Cherington — Also The O’s, Zack Wheeler, And The Rangers
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 Pirates general manager Ben Cherington to discuss… What attracted … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: A Conversation With Pirates GM Ben Cherington — Also The O’s, Zack Wheeler, And The Rangers
Pirates Designate Andrew Heaney For Assignment
The Pirates announced Tuesday that veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney has been designated for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to center fielder Oneil Cruz, who has been reinstated from the injured list. Pittsburgh also optioned infielder Ronny Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled right-handed reliever Dauri Moreta from Triple-A. Heaney, who turned 34 in June, … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Andrew Heaney For Assignment
Pirates Claim Ryan Kreidler
The Pirates have claimed infielder Ryan Kreidler off waivers from the Tigers, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Pirates had an open spot on their 40-man roster for Kriedler, so no corresponding move was necessary. The club’s roster now stands at 40 players. Kreidler, 27, was a fourth-round pick by the Tigers back in 2019. He made his big league … [Read more...] about Pirates Claim Ryan Kreidler