The Pirates announced a series of roster moves this morning, headlined by the club placing left-hander Bailey Falter on the 15-day Injured List. The club selected right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. to take Falter’s spot on the active roster, and designated left-hander Justin Bruihl for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster for Honeywell. The club also activated catcher … [Read more...] about Pirates Place Bailey Falter On 15-Day IL, Select Brent Honeywell Jr.
Pirates Notes: Jones, Bednar, Jefferies, Ryan
The Pirates placed right-hander Jared Jones on the 15-day injured list on Thursday, and manager Derek Shelton gave the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Andrew Destin and other reporters some details on the lat strain that has put the star rookie on the shelf for the foreseeable future. Jones suffered a Grade 2 strain and isn’t likely to throw for the next two weeks, so the team can … [Read more...] about Pirates Notes: Jones, Bednar, Jefferies, Ryan
Pirates Place Jared Jones On 15-Day Injured List
The Pirates announced this morning that they’ve placed right-hander Jared Jones on the 15-day IL with a right lat strain. Jones was pulled from his start against the Cardinals last night after just 78 pitches last night after throwing five innings of one-run ball, and manager Derek Shelton told reporters (including Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) that the quick hook … [Read more...] about Pirates Place Jared Jones On 15-Day Injured List
Pirates, Jake Lamb Agree To New Minor League Deal
The Pirates brought infielder Jake Lamb back on a new minor league contract after granting him his release when he triggered an opt-out clause last week, reports Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He’s headed back to Triple-A Indianapolis, where he spent the first two-plus months of the season. Lamb, 33, has had a nice season in Indianapolis this year. The 2017 … [Read more...] about Pirates, Jake Lamb Agree To New Minor League Deal
Pirates Place David Bednar On 15-Day Injured List
Prior to today’s 3-1 loss to the Rays, the Pirates placed closer David Bednar on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. The placement is retroactive to June 20. Left-hander Justin Bruihl was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move. Bednar last pitched on Wednesday, and Pirates GM Ben Cherington said in his weekly radio show (hat tip to Noah Hiles of … [Read more...] about Pirates Place David Bednar On 15-Day Injured List