Pirates general manager Ben Cherington told reporters (including Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) that right-hander Peter Strzelecki will be designated for assignment. The move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Ryan Borucki, as reports over the weekend indicated that the southpaw’s contract would be selected. This is the third time Strzelecki has been designated for … [Read more...] about Pirates To Designate Peter Strzelecki, Select Ryan Borucki
Pirates Place Nick Gonzales On IL With Ankle Fracture
The Pirates announced that second baseman Nick Gonzales is headed to the 10-day injured list after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his left ankle. Fellow infielder Enmanuel Valdéz was recalled to take the active roster spot. More to come. … [Read more...] about Pirates Place Nick Gonzales On IL With Ankle Fracture
Poll: Who Will Win The NL Central?
With Opening Day just over the horizon, teams all around the league are gearing up for another pennant chase in hopes of being crowned this year’s World Series champion. Of course, there’s still another seven months to go before someone raises the Commissioner’s Trophy. Until the playoffs begin, teams will be focused on a smaller goal: winning their division. We’ll be … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The NL Central?
Jared Jones Will Not Require Surgery, To Be Shut Down For Six Weeks
Pirates right-hander Jared Jones recently had a start skipped due to some elbow inflammation, leading to a series of tests. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Jones does not have any ligament damage and will not require surgery. However, he will be shut down from throwing for the next six weeks. About a week ago, manager Derek Shelton relayed to reporters … [Read more...] about Jared Jones Will Not Require Surgery, To Be Shut Down For Six Weeks
Ryan Borucki Expected To Make Pirates’ Roster; DJ Stewart Unlikely To Make Team, Has Opt-Out Clause
10:34am: Mlodzinski will begin the season in the Pirates’ rotation, Shelton announced to the team’s beat this morning (via Stumpf). 10:25am: Left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki, who’s in camp with the Pirates on a minor league deal, is expected to make the roster, reports Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. Outfielder DJ Stewart, another Pirates non-roster invitee, is not expected to make … [Read more...] about Ryan Borucki Expected To Make Pirates’ Roster; DJ Stewart Unlikely To Make Team, Has Opt-Out Clause