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Nick Yorke Nick Yorke Beginning rehab assignment
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 5:25 PM
Yorke (shoulder) is beginning a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Tuesday, Dominic Campbell of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Yorke is currently on the Triple-A injured list and hasn't played since June 17 due to a shoulder issue. The 24-year-old opened the season with the Pirates but slashed just .197/.279/.276 with four extra-base hits, six RBI, six runs scored and a 7:17 BB:K across 86 trips to the plate before being demoted. |
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Noah Murdock Noah Murdock Optioned to Indianapolis
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 4:14 PM
The Pirates optioned Murdock to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Analysis: Murdock made two appearances for the Pirates after getting recalled July 29. He pitched a total of three complete innings and allowed no runs on three hits and a 4:3 K:BB. He's getting sent down to help make room for Lake Bachar, Luke Weaver and Kirby Yates, who were all acquired in trades Monday. Brandon Eisert was also optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. |
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Brandon Eisert Brandon Eisert Sent back to Triple-A
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 4:08 PM
The Pirates optioned Eisert to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Analysis: The Pirates activated the trio of Lake Bachar, Luke Weaver and Kirby Yates on Tuesday, who were all acquired through trades Monday. Eisert was recalled Monday, but did not make an appearance. The Pirates also optioned Noah Murdock on Tuesday. |
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Lake Bachar Lake Bachar Traded to Pirates
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:49 AM
The Pirates acquired Bachar from the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Brandan Bidois, Hyun Seung Lee and Brian Sanchez.
Analysis: Bachar has logged a 3.84 ERA and 61:21 K:BB over 58.2 frames out of the Marlins' bullpen this season. The 31-year-old reliever will offer the Pirates the ability to cover multiple innings, and he is under team control through 2030. |
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Mason Montgomery Mason Montgomery Shuts door for third save
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:21 PM
Montgomery secured the save Monday against the Brewers, allowing one hit and no walks in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out three.
Analysis: Montgomery notably worked behind co-closer Gregory Soto and new addition Camilo Doval on Monday. The Pirates will also soon be getting in the mix another ninth-inning option in Luke Weaver following the trade deadline, so fantasy managers should keep close tabs on this closer hierarchy going forward to see how Pittsburgh decides on the division of labor. Montgomery has a 3.72 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 72:21 K:BB over 46 innings with three saves in five chances. |
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Bubba Chandler Bubba Chandler Fans five in fourth win
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:12 PM
Chandler (4-8) earned the win Monday against the Brewers, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and four walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: A throwing error by Esmerlyn Valdez kept an earned run off Chandler's line in the sixth inning, but the hurler was then lifted from the outing promptly following that sequence. The hard-throwing right-hander's control has been erratic all year long, as Monday marked the 11th time this year that he's issued at least three walks among his 22 outings. Chandler will take a 4.49 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and an especially concerning 98:61 K:BB over 110.1 innings into his next scheduled start against the reeling Mets. |
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Ron Marinaccio Ron Marinaccio Designated for assignment
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:42 PM
The Pirates designated Marinaccio for assignment on Monday.
Analysis: He was acquired less than two weeks ago but lost his spot on the 40-man roster after the Pirates traded for Lake Bachar on Monday. Marinaccio gave up four earned runs in 5.1 innings while pitching out of the Pirates' bullpen. |
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Dealt to Bucs
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:18 PM
The Pirates acquired Moore from the Padres on Monday in exchange for right-hander Hunter Stratton.
Analysis: Moore is a 26-year-old reliever who has never pitched in the majors. He has posted a 6.14 ERA with more walks (19) than strikeouts (17) in 14.2 innings at Triple-A this season. |
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Brandon Eisert Brandon Eisert Summoned to majors
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:40 PM
Pittsburgh recalled Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
Analysis: After being optioned to Indianapolis last Wednesday, Eisert will rejoin the Pirates less than a week later with Mitch Keller (arm) going on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Over 32 appearances in the majors this season between stops with the White Sox and Pirates, the left-handed reliever owns a 6.29 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 40:12 K:BB across 34.1 innings. |
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Mitch Keller Mitch Keller Done for season with arm injury
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:33 PM
The Pirates placed Keller on the 60-day injured list Monday due to a right arm teres major muscle injury.
Analysis: Keller's move to the IL comes just one day after he was lit up for seven earned runs on six hits and four walks in just two innings during Sunday's 10-2 loss to the Reds. The Pirates haven't provided an official recovery timeline for Keller, but his move to the 60-day IL makes him ineligible to be activated until Oct. 2, and the regular season concludes Sept. 27. The Pirates recalled Brandon Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis to join the roster as a replacement for Keller, who ends his eighth MLB season with a 6-8 record, 5.29 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 89:42 K:BB over 115.2 innings. |
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Kirby Yates Kirby Yates Goes to Pittsburgh in trade
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:24 PM
The Pirates acquired Yates from the Angels on Monday in exchange for right-hander Kyle Robinson, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Yates has logged a 3.95 ERA and 36:12 K:BB over 27.1 innings for the Halos this season. The 39-year-old will likely slot into a setup role as part of a retooled Pittsburgh bullpen. Yates will become a free agent after the season. |
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Luke Weaver Luke Weaver Dealt to Bucs
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 2:21 PM
The Pirates acquired Weaver and cash considerations from the Mets on Monday in exchange for shortstop Sammy Stafura, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Weaver receives a potentially big boost in fantasy value with a move to Pittsburgh, where he could be the favorite to serve as the Pirates' closer. The righty reliever has posted a 1.84 ERA and 45:11 K:BB over 44 innings this season for the Mets. Weaver is under contract for 2027 as well, with a salary of $12.5 million. |
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Mitch Keller Mitch Keller Shelled in eighth loss
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 9:19 PM
Keller (6-8) took the loss Sunday against the Reds, allowing seven runs on six hits and four walks in two innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Keller lacked both control and command Sunday, tying a season high in walks and serving up a pair of home runs. The seven runs allowed matched a season worst for the right-hander, who also turned in his shortest outing of the season while recording his second-fewest strikeouts of the campaign. Keller will be trying to pick up the pieces his next time out against the reeling Mets, holding a 5.29 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 89:42 K:BB over 115.2 innings. |
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Henry Davis Henry Davis Bound for bench Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 12:39 PM
Davis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Davis had started behind the plate in the previous two games, but he'll likely see his playing time take a hit after the Pirates recently brought back Endy Rodriguez and Spencer Horwitz from the injured list. Horwitz should settle back in as the Pirates' everyday first baseman, which leaves fewer reps available at the position for Rodriguez, who could end up seeing the bulk of the starts behind the plate as a result. |
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Isaac Mattson Isaac Mattson Demoted to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 11:59 AM
The Pirates optioned Mattson to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
Analysis: The right-hander was called up Saturday and will return to Indianapolis without making an appearance during his one-day stint in the majors. Mattson has been inconsistent across 36 big-league outings this year with a 4.93 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 33:16 K:BB over 34.2 innings. |
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Billy Cook Billy Cook Returns to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 11:49 AM
The Pirates optioned Cook to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
Analysis: The 27-year-old will lose his place on the active roster since Spencer Horwitz (concussion) was activated from the injured list Sunday. Cook hasn't taken advantage of his chances in the big leagues this year and has a .200/.200/.267 slash line with 18 strikeouts in 45 plate appearances. |
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Spencer Horwitz Spencer Horwitz Making return from IL
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 9:51 AM
The Pirates reinstated Horwitz (concussion/hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. He'll start at first base and bat fifth in the Pirates' series finale in Cincinnati.
Analysis: Horwitz had been on the shelf since June 25 after suffering a left hamstring strain, but he was expected to return to the Pittsburgh lineup earlier in the week after completing a three-game rehab assignment. However, he sustained a mild concussion in his final minor-league contest July 25, prompting the Pirates to delay his activation a few days until he was no longer exhibiting any symptoms of the head injury. Horwitz should settle back in right away as the Pirates' everyday first baseman after batting .280/.386/.455 with 10 home runs, 36 runs and 33 RBI in 74 games prior to landing on the IL. |
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Gregory Soto Gregory Soto Locks down 14th save
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 10:47 PM
Soto secured the save Saturday against the Reds, throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: Soto made quick work of the Reds, firing nine of his 11 pitches for strikes. The Pirates acquired Camilo Doval from the Yankees on Saturday to bolster the back end of their bullpen, and 29-year-old possesses closing experience that offers Pittsburgh another option among its high-leverage options. Soto has been shaky as the club's primary closer this season, posting a 3.69 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 53:20 K:BB with 14 saves in 19 attempts over 46.1 innings. |
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Braxton Ashcraft Braxton Ashcraft Five strong innings before delay
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 10:22 PM
Ashcraft (11-4) notched the win Saturday against the Reds, allowing one run on two hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Ashcraft likely would have come out for the sixth inning if not for nearly a two-hour rain delay Saturday, as his 69 pitches were a season low amid a strong outing. It was a promising start to the month of August as well for the All-Star right-hander, who yielded a staggering 17 earned runs over 19.2 innings for a 7.78 ERA and 1.73 WHIP during July. Ashcraft will take a 3.96 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 140:31 K:BB across 127.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance in Milwaukee. |
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Endy Rodriguez Endy Rodriguez Sitting down Saturday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 4:04 PM
Rodriguez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Rodriguez has notched a hit in all four of his games since returning from the injured list Monday, but he'll retreat to the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Henry Davis will handle catching duties and bat ninth. |
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