Tag: Jack Taschner
This Date in Pirates History: April 21
Four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, three very recent players and a fourth from the middle of last century. Starting with...
Clement to AAA; Tabata and Lincoln joining the Pirates
The Pirates designated reliever Jack Taschner for assignment tonight, and optioned Jeff Clement to Triple-A Indianapolis. Taschner will be replaced by Brad Lincoln, but the second roster move will not be announced until Wednesday. There are unconfirmed rumblings that Jose Tabata will be the one promoted to Pittsburgh.
Donnelly activated; Taschner to DL
The Pirates activated reliever Brendan Donnelly from the disabled list today. To make room on the roster, Jack Taschner was placed on the DL with a tight hamstring.
Taschner in the lead for bullpen spot
Rocco DeMaro reports that Jack Taschner is the leading candidate for the Pirates' final bullpen opening.