The Pirates announced a series of Opening Day roster moves, selecting the contracts of right-handers Jared Jones, Ryder Ryan and Hunter Stratton. All three of those moves were previously reported. In corresponding 40-man moves, outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba, catcher Ali Sánchez and left-hander Jackson Wolf were designated for assignment. Smith-Njigba, 25 in April, has clearly … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Canaan Smith-Njigba, Jackson Wolf, Ali Sánchez For Assignment
Offseason In Review: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates’ ongoing rebuild showed some encouraging signs last year but it didn’t prompt the front office to go out and win the offseason. They made some modest additions as their focus remains clearly on the future, but did sign another core member of their club to a sizable extension. Major League Signings LHP Aroldis Chapman: One year, $10.5MM LHP Martín Pérez: One year, … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Pittsburgh Pirates
Jared Jones Makes Pirates’ Roster; Jared Triolo Likely To Be Named Second Baseman
Top pitching prospect Jared Jones has won a spot on the Pirates’ Opening Day roster, the club announced to its beat writers this morning (X link via Alex Stumpf of MLB.com). He’ll likely slot into the team’s rotation. The Bucs will select the contracts of Jones and of right-handers Hunter Stratton and Ryder Ryan (X thread via Stumpf). Pittsburgh will place catcher Yasmani … [Read more...] about Jared Jones Makes Pirates’ Roster; Jared Triolo Likely To Be Named Second Baseman
Pirates Option Liover Peguero
The Pirates announced Friday evening that they’ve optioned infielder Liover Peguero and lefty reliever José Hernández to Triple-A Indianapolis. After the Bucs optioned Nick Gonzales last night, that seemingly leaves Jared Triolo as the starting second baseman to begin the year. Triolo, 26, appeared in 54 games as a rookie last season. The Houston product ran a .298/.388/.398 … [Read more...] about Pirates Option Liover Peguero
Pirates Release Chase Anderson
TODAY: The Pirates have agreed to release Anderson, Alexander reports (via X), and the veteran righty is now free to sign with any team. MARCH 22: Right-hander Chase Anderson is expected to trigger an out clause in his minor league contract with the Pirates, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 (on X). If the Bucs don’t add him to the MLB roster, he’d become a free agent. Anderson … [Read more...] about Pirates Release Chase Anderson