The Pirates drew plenty of scrutiny for designating first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment when he was four plate appearances shy of reaching a $200K bonus in his contract, though management has publicly disputed that the bonus had anything to do with the decision. Another Pittsburgh veteran ultimately landed in a similar spot, but infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa tells Alex … [Read more...] about Contract Notes: Kiner-Falefa, Heaney, Flexen
Pirates Call Up Mike Burrows For MLB Debut
The Pirates announced that right-hander Mike Burrows was called up to the active roster, while Jared Jones was optioned to the team’s Florida Complex League affiliate. Jones’ demotion is purely an on-paper move, as he made his last start of the 2024 season yesterday and has already amassed a full season of MLB service time in his rookie year. Burrows was already on … [Read more...] about Pirates Call Up Mike Burrows For MLB Debut
Pirates Release Rowdy Tellez, Michael A. Taylor
September 25: Pittsburgh released Taylor and Tellez, according to the MLB.com transaction log. That’s a formality with both players headed to free agency at season’s end regardless. September 24: The Pirates announced that they have designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor for assignment. Those two active roster spots will go to infielder Liover … [Read more...] about Pirates Release Rowdy Tellez, Michael A. Taylor
MLBTR Podcast: Final Days In Oakland, The Surging Tigers, And If The Nats Will Pursue Soto
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 Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The final games in Oakland … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Final Days In Oakland, The Surging Tigers, And If The Nats Will Pursue Soto
Pirates Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment
The Pirates announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Isaac Mattson. Fellow righty Jake Woodford has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. The 40-man roster remains full. Woodford was just selected to the roster yesterday and it seems the plan was simply for him to make a spot start as the club plays out the string on the 2024 season. He … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment