MLB Trade Rumors

The Pirates are poised to promote right-hander Thomas Harrington to the majors for today’s start against the Rays in Tampa, according to a report from Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Harrington is not yet on the 40-man roster, so the club will need to make a corresponding move to open up a spot for Harrington before he can officially be selected. Harrington, 23, was … [Read more...] about Pirates To Select Thomas Harrington

The Pirates announced that they have optioned right-hander David Bednar to Triple-A Indianapolis and designated catcher Jason Delay for assignment. Those are the corresponding moves to add pitching prospect Thomas Harrington, a move which was reported earlier today. The move highlights what a recent struggle it’s been for Bednar, who was once one of the most dominant closers in … [Read more...] about Pirates Option David Bednar

The Pirates announced this afternoon that outfielder Joshua Palacios and right-hander Peter Strzelecki have both cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis. Palacios has been outrighted previously in his career and could reject the assignment in favor of free agency if he so chooses, but Strzelecki has neither the previous outright nor requisite service time … [Read more...] about Pirates Outright Joshua Palacios, Peter Strzelecki

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

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