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Pirates DFA Jonathan Sanchez, Recall Bryan Morris
The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Jonathan Sanchez for assignment and have recalled Bryan Morris. The move is likely to be a temporary one for Morris, for reasons I listed in… Read more
Jose Contreras Promoted to Indianapolis
The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted right-handed pitcher Jose Contreras to Indianapolis, per an Altoona press release. Contreras was previously with Altoona, working his way back from an elbow injury last… Read more
Pirates Trade Roman Colon to the Braves
The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded right-handed pitcher Roman Colon to the Atlanta Braves, according to Talking Chop. Colon was in extended Spring Training with the Pirates after missing out on… Read more
Minor Moves: Waldron, Townsend to the DL
The Altoona Curve have placed two pitchers on the disabled list in the last two days. Here are some other minor moves around the system. **Tyler Waldron was placed on… Read more
Brandon Inge Activated and Starting at Third Tonight
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated third baseman Brandon Inge, and have him in tonight’s lineup at third base. Inge was recently on a rehab assignment in Indianapolis, batting for a… Read more
Pirates Release Alex Valdez
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released infielder Alex Valdez, Pirates Prospects has learned. Valdez was signed over the off-season as a minor league free agent after spending a year in the… Read more
Barrett Barnes Promoted to West Virginia
The Pirates have promoted Barrett Barnes to West Virginia. Barnes was previously in extended Spring Training getting extra at-bats and recovering from an oblique injury that he had at the… Read more
Chris Leroux Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency
Right-handed pitcher Chris Leroux has cleared outright waivers and has elected free agency, per the Pirates. Leroux was designated for assignment last week when the club brought up Bryan Morris… Read more
Pirates Option Bryan Morris to Triple-A, Call Up Vin Mazzaro
The Pittsburgh Pirates have purchased the contract of Vin Mazzaro from Triple-A Indianapolis and have optioned Bryan Morris to Triple-A. Morris threw three shutout innings last night in his 2013… Read more
Alex Presley Promoted, Irwin Demoted
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled outfielder Alex Presley and sent down pitcher Phil Irwin. Presley has been playing in AAA for Indianapolis, where he was hitting .357 through seven games,… Read more
