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Catcher Andrew Knapp has cleared waivers and elected free agency, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Knapp had been designated for assignment by the Pirates a few days ago. Players can reject outright assignments and elect free agency if they have been previously outrighted in their careers or have more than five years of MLB service time. Knapp fits both … [Read more...] about Andrew Knapp Elects Free Agency

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 19-18) split a doubleheader with Toledo (Tigers). The Mud Hens won the first game, 4-2. RHP Roansy Contreras (0-1, 2.66) started and went 5.2 innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on six hits and a walk with four strikeouts. SS Oneil Cruz went 1 for 1 with three walks and a run scored. 1B Mason Martin went 1 for 4 with a triple and a run scored. RF … [Read more...] about Pirates farm report for May 19, 2022: Greensboro's Matt Gorski homers twice for 2nd straight game

Kicking off today’s recap of minor league action for the Pittsburgh Pirates is Triple-A Indianapolis splitting a doubleheader After being rained out on Wednesday the Indianapolis Indians played a doubleheader on Thursday. The Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates went on to split their doubleheader against the Toledo Mud Hens to now find themselves sitting […] Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Big Day From Oneil Cruz, Matt Gorski & More

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This isn’t good. | Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The catcher position suddenly has issues. What should have been a simple rounding of second base has turned into a significant issue for the Pirates. Roberto Perez, who was signed to replace Jacob Stallings after the Cheetah was traded to the Miami Marlins, injured his hamstring on that May 7 base run. Pirates director … [Read more...] about Roberto Perez to have season-ending hamstring surgery