The Pittsburgh Pirates announced four roster cuts on Monday, getting the Spring Training roster down to 32 players with three days left before Opening Day. Infielder Mark Mathias has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis, while infielders Drew Maggi, Chris Owings and pitcher Tyler Chatwood have all been reassigned to minor league camp.
We have optioned INF Mark Mathias to the club’s Triple-A Indianapolis roster.
RHP Tyler Chatwood, INF Drew Maggi and INF Chris Owings were also reassigned to the minor leagues.
There are now 32 players remaining in big league camp.— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) March 27, 2023
Mathias hasn’t been with the Pirates long after coming over in a trade with the Texas Rangers earlier this month. He hit .222/.417/.278 over eight games.
Maggi has seen extensive playing time this spring, getting into 24 games. No other player has been in 20 (or more) games. He hit .345/.424/.724 in 33 plate appearances, mostly appearing off of the bench.
Owings had the opportunity to opt out of his contract, since he didn’t make the Opening Day roster. He decided to accept the minor league assignment. He hit .250/.405/.406 this spring in 42 plate appearances.
Chatwood has allowed nine runs over five innings this spring, in his five appearances.
The Pirates have one more Spring Training game after today (tomorrow afternoon), then they will have an off-day before opening up the season on the road against the Cincinnati Reds.
