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Colin Holderman Colin Holderman Dispatched to Triple-A
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 5:14 PM
The Pirates optioned Holderman to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
Analysis: Holderman will end up as the odd man out of Pittsburgh's bullpen following Justin Lawrence's (elbow) return from the injured list. Holderman has taken a massive step back this year, posting a 7.01 ERA through 25.2 innings in the big leagues after logging a 3.16 ERA in 2024. Despite his performance, he remains a candidate to return to Pittsburgh if/when the Bucs need bullpen depth for their final stretch of games. |
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Justin Lawrence Justin Lawrence Activated off injured list
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 5:11 PM
The Pirates reinstated Lawrence (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Elbow inflammation has kept Lawrence on the injured list since late April, but after more than four months on the shelf, the 30-year-old has been cleared to help out the Pirates for the final stage of the regular season. Lawrence was off to a strong start before getting hurt, posting a 0.79 ERA in 11.1 frames, but he struggled during his rehab assignment while surrendering seven earned runs in 7.1 innings. He'll likely be limited to middle relief upon rejoining Pittsburgh's bullpen. Meanwhile, the Pirates will send Colin Holderman to Triple-A Indianapolis to clear a roster spot. |
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Tommy Pham Tommy Pham Out of Friday's lineup
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:43 PM
Pham is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest against the Nationals.
Analysis: It's a routine day of rest for Pham. The Pirates will roll with Ji Hwan Bae as their left fielder and No. 8 hitter in Friday's series opener. |
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Jack Suwinski Jack Suwinski Kicks off rehab assignment
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 8:31 PM
Suwinski (groin) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Indianapolis.
Analysis: Suwinski has been sidelined since Aug. 29 with the injury but made his first rehab appearance Thursday. He took Michael Soroka (shoulder) deep in the sixth inning before being removed for defensive purposes two frames later. |
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Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo Goes 5.2 innings in no-decision
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 3:21 PM
Oviedo did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Orioles, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks across 5.2 innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Ovideo's 5.2 innings pitched mark a season high in five starts since rejoining the Pirates in August. The right-hander has yet to allow more than two runs in an outing, posting a 2.81 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and 29:14 K:BB across 25.2 innings overall. Oviedo's currently lined up to face the Cubs at home in his next outing. |
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Henry Davis Henry Davis Out of Pittsburgh lineup
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 10:26 AM
Davis is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Baltimore.
Analysis: Davis started at catcher in each of the first two games of the series, so he'll get a breather during Thursday's matinee. Joey Bart is behind the dish and batting sixth for the Pirates. |
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Cam Devanney Cam Devanney Taking seat Thursday
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 10:23 AM
Devanney is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Baltimore.
Analysis: Devanney has seen most of the playing time at third base since he was recalled in late August, but he'll take a seat for Thursday's series finale. Jared Triolo will shift over to third base and Liover Peguero will cover shortstop as the Pirates try to avoid the sweep. |
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Ji Hwan Bae Ji Hwan Bae Swipes two bags against O's
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 8:54 AM
Bae went 0-for-2 with two walks and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Orioles.
Analysis: The 26-year-old utility player got the start in left field and batted eighth, doing his best to get into scoring position on a night when offense was at a premium. Bae has gotten two starts in three games since returning to the majors Sunday, and while he's still looking for his first hit, he's drawn three walks in seven plate appearances, discipline that reflects the .282/.377/.411 slash line he posted over 64 contests for Triple-A Indianapolis this season. Bae also went 23-for-27 on the basepaths at Triple-A, and he's 4-for-4 in 10 big-league games this year. |
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Paul Skenes Paul Skenes Crosses 200-strikeout plateau
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 8:49 AM
Skenes came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Orioles, allowing only two hits over five scoreless innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter.
Analysis: The young ace was lifted after just 64 pitches (43 strikes), but that still gave Skenes plenty of time to rack up his 200th strikeout of the season -- becoming the eighth pitcher in Pirates history to accomplish the feat. Through 178 innings in his first full season in the majors, he's posted an MLB-leading 1.92 ERA, while his 0.92 WHIP is second to Detroit's Tarik Skubal and his 203 Ks are third behind Boston's Garrett Crochet (228) and Skubal (222). Skenes will look to keep burnishing his NL Cy Young Award resume in his next start, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Cubs. |
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Nick Gonzales Nick Gonzales Taking Wednesday off
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 2:59 PM
Gonzales is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Gonzales will receive what appears to be a routine maintenance day after he started in each of the Bucs' last 12 games while slashing .250/.294/.333 with six runs and three RBI. Nick Yorke will fill in for Gonzales at second base and will bat sixth. |
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Andrew McCutchen Andrew McCutchen Resting up Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 2:56 PM
McCutchen is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: McCutchen will receive a breather after he had served as the Pirates' designated hitter in the team's last two games while going 2-for-8 with a double, an RBI and a run. Tommy Pham will get a break from playing the outfield Wednesday and will settle into the DH spot. |
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Dennis Santana Dennis Santana Works scoreless inning
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 8:42 AM
Santana threw a scoreless inning while not allowing a baserunner and striking out one Tuesday against the Orioles.
Analysis: Santana entered the game in the ninth inning with score tied 2-2. He retired the side in order on only 10 pitches, and he has posted a 2.35 ERA and 0.85 WHIP across 15.1 frames since being tagged for five runs by the Rockies on Aug. 1. Santana should continue to serve as Pittsburgh's closer through the end of the campaign. |
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Braxton Ashcraft Braxton Ashcraft Works three innings
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 8:32 AM
Ashcraft allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out four across three innings Wednesday against the Orioles.
Analysis: Mike Burrows drew the traditional start, but Ashcraft followed him into the game to work in bulk relief. He struggled to consistently hit the zone, with only 36 of his 63 pitches finding the strike zone. While he was inefficient, Ashcraft also racked up seven swinging strikes and recorded all three of his outs in the fifth inning via the strikeout. Ashcraft has a 2.72 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 36.1 innings since the All-Star break, though most of those appearances have come either in bulk relief or shortened starts. |
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Mike Burrows Mike Burrows Effective versus O's
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 8:19 AM
Burrows allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out six over four innings Tuesday versus the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision.
Analysis: Burrows had his stuff working in his return to the rotation, racking up 14 whiffs on 56 pitches, while his six strikeouts tied his most in an outing under five innings. He's now posted a 3.22 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 46:13 K:BB in 44.2 innings over the second half of the season and is lined up to take the mound again this weekend versus the Nationals. |
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Tommy Pham Tommy Pham Provides clutch homer
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 8:13 AM
Pham went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles.
Analysis: Pham tied things up in the ninth with a solo home run that would send the game to extras. He's now hit safely in 13 of his last 16 games and piled up 16 RBI over that span. The homer was his first of the month and his fifth since the beginning of August. |
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Mike Burrows Mike Burrows Returning to rotation Tuesday
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 5:42 PM
Burrows is listed as the Pirates' probable starting pitcher for Tuesday's game in Baltimore.
Analysis: In an effort to keep Burrows' workload in check down the stretch, the Pirates deployed him in relief for his last two appearances, but the right-hander will slot back into the rotation this week as Pittsburgh opens a three-game set in Baltimore. Even though he's starting again, Burrows' is still likely to be subject to an unspecified innings and/or pitch limit, making it difficult to count on him pitching long enough to qualify for a win. In his most recent outing this past Wednesday against the Dodgers, Burrows had piggybacked Braxton Ashcraft, but the two pitchers could reverse roles Tuesday. Ashcraft isn't listed as a starter for the series in Baltimore, so he'll presumably be available to work behind Burrows. |
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Cam Devanney Cam Devanney Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 12:25 PM
Devanney is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: Devanney will take a seat for the series finale after he went 2-for-17 with a 1:9 BB:K while starting five of the previous six games. With Devanney on the bench, Jared Triolo will slide over from his usual spot at shortstop and pick up a start at third base. |
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Henry Davis Henry Davis Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 12:23 PM
Davis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: The 25-year-old backstop had started behind the plate in four of the previous six games, but he'll cede catching duties to Joey Bart in the series finale. Davis hasn't provided much to get excited about for fantasy purposes lately, slashing .145/.203/.274 since Aug. 1 with two home runs, one stolen base, seven RBI and six runs in 21 games. |
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Tommy Pham Tommy Pham Resting Sunday
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 12:20 PM
Pham is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: Pham will get a breather after going 9-for-39 (.231) with one home run, three doubles, three walks, 11 RBI and four runs while starting each of the last 10 games. With Pham on the bench for the series finale, the newly recalled Ji Hwan Bae will pick up a start in left field. |
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Ryan Kreidler Ryan Kreidler Sent back to Triple-A
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 12:13 PM
The Pirates optioned Kreidler to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
Analysis: After being called up from Triple-A a week ago, Kreidler didn't appear in any games during his brief stay in the majors. The Pirates will replace him on the active roster with utility player Ji Hwan Bae, who was recalled from Indianapolis. |
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