Pirates righty Jake Woodford cleared outright waivers, according to the transaction log at MLB.com. He has the ability to elect free agency because he has been outrighted before in his career. Woodford pitched in six games for Pittsburgh before they designated him for assignment on Monday. The 27-year-old righty started four of those appearances and posted a 6.95 ERA across 22 … [Read more...] about Pirates Outright Jake Woodford
Marco Gonzales To Undergo Flexor Surgery; Hunter Stratton Undergoes Knee Surgery
Pirates lefty Marco Gonzales will undergo surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his left elbow, the team announced to reporters Wednesday (X link via Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). Additionally, right-hander Hunter Stratton already underwent knee surgery to repair the ruptured patellar tendon he recently suffered. Gonzales’ procedure will be performed in early … [Read more...] about Marco Gonzales To Undergo Flexor Surgery; Hunter Stratton Undergoes Knee Surgery
Pirates Designate Brady Feigl For Assignment
The Pirates announced that both right-handers Jared Jones and Carmen Mlodzinski have been reinstated from the injured list. In corresponding moves, infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis while left-hander Brady Feigl has been designated for assignment. Feigl, 33, is a journeyman who has been known in baseball circles for some time due to an … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Brady Feigl For Assignment
Pirates To Move Oneil Cruz To Center Field
Pirates manager Derek Shelton announced to reporters today that shortstop Oneil Cruz will be moved to center field. As to whether this is a permanent move or just an experiment, Shelton said “I think right now, we’re looking at him as a center fielder” per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on X. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will be the club’s primary shortstop for the rest of the … [Read more...] about Pirates To Move Oneil Cruz To Center Field
Pirates Place Michael A. Taylor On Outright Waivers
The Pirates have placed Michael A. Taylor on outright waivers, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. It is important to note that Taylor was not designated for assignment, which means he is still on the team’s 26 and 40-man rosters, so he is eligible to play for the Pirates unless he is claimed by another club. Taylor, 33, remains an excellent defender and a valuable … [Read more...] about Pirates Place Michael A. Taylor On Outright Waivers