February 12: Horwitz’s surgery was to address “chronic symptoms,” the Pirates announced (as relayed by Hiles). Horwitz’s expected timeline for recovery is six to eight weeks, confirming that Horwitz will miss at least some time to start the season. February 11: Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz will miss time in Spring Training because of a right wrist injury, report … [Read more...] about Pirates’ Spencer Horwitz Out Six To Eight Weeks Following Wrist Surgery
Pirates Outright Alika Williams
The Pirates sent infielder Alika Williams outright to Triple-A Indianapolis, reports Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. Pittsburgh designated him for assignment earlier in the week as the corresponding move for the Tim Mayza signing. Williams has appeared in 83 games over the past two seasons. Pittsburgh acquired the former supplemental first-round pick from the Rays in a swap for … [Read more...] about Pirates Outright Alika Williams
Pirates Designate Elvis Alvarado For Assignment
The Pirates announced Wednesday that they’ve designated right-hander Elvis Alvarado for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier, whose previously reported one-year deal to return to his original organization has now been formally announced by the team. Alvarado, 26 next month, has yet to make his big league debut. He signed the … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Elvis Alvarado For Assignment
Pirates To Sign Tommy Pham
The Pirates and outfielder Tommy Pham are in agreement on a one-year, $4MM contract, per Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com adds, slightly more specifically, that Pham is guaranteed $4.025MM. The Vayner client can earn an additional $250K via incentives. Pittsburgh has a full 40-man roster already and will need to make a corresponding … [Read more...] about Pirates To Sign Tommy Pham
Pirates Designate Alika Williams For Assignment
The Pirates announced that infielder Alika Williams has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for left-hander Tim Mayza, whose one-year deal with the club is now official. Williams, 26 in March, has been with the Pirates for about a year and a half. The Bucs traded Robert Stephenson to the Rays in June of 2023, getting Williams in return and adding him … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Alika Williams For Assignment