1:50pm: The Angels sent cash to the Pirates in the deal, reports Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 1:18pm: The Angels are acquiring right-hander Roansy Contreras in a trade with the Pirates, reports Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. Pittsburgh designated Contreras for assignment five days ago. The Halos have an open 40-man roster spot after designating lefty Amir Garrett for … [Read more...] about Pirates Trade Roansy Contreras To Angels
MLBTR Podcast: Paul Skenes, The Prospect Hype Machine, Willson Contreras And Rising Catcher’s Interference Rates
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 Pirates promoting Paul … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Paul Skenes, The Prospect Hype Machine, Willson Contreras And Rising Catcher’s Interference Rates
Pirates Designate Josh Fleming For Assignment
The Pirates have recalled right-hander Ryder Ryan and designated left-hander Josh Fleming in a corresponding move. Robert Murray of FanSided reported Fleming’s DFA prior to the official announcement. It’s an unfortunate early birthday present for Fleming, who will turn 28 years old on Saturday. The southpaw signed a split deal with the Pirates in February and has been primarily … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Josh Fleming For Assignment
Pirates Designate Roansy Contreras, Place Ke’Bryan Hayes On 10-Day IL
2:18PM: The Pirates have officially announced the selection of Skenes’ contract and the other transactions. Hayes’ IL designation is listed as low back inflammation. 12:53PM: Pirates GM Ben Cherington announced to Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (links to X) and other reporters that right-hander Roansy Contreras has been designated for assignment. This move … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Roansy Contreras, Place Ke’Bryan Hayes On 10-Day IL
Pirates Acquire Daulton Jefferies From Giants
The Pirates have acquired right-hander Daulton Jefferies from the Giants in exchange for outfielder Rodolfo Nolasco, per Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com. Jefferies had been designated for assignment by San Francisco earlier this week. The Pirates later announced the deal, transferring catcher Jason Delay to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot for Jefferies. Jefferies, … [Read more...] about Pirates Acquire Daulton Jefferies From Giants