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Dealt to Pirates
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:18 PM
The Padres traded Moore to the Pirates on Monday in exchange for Hunter Stratton.
Analysis: Moore is a 26-year-old reliever who has never pitched in the majors. He has a 6.14 ERA and more walks (19) than strikeouts (17) in 14.2 innings at Triple-A. |
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Brandon Eisert Brandon Eisert Called up to Pirates
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:40 PM
Pittsburgh recalled Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
Analysis: After spending just a couple of days with Indianapolis since being optioned last Wednesday, Eisert will make his way back to the big-league club Monday. In seven games with Pittsburgh, the 28-year-old owns a 7.71 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB through seven innings. Pittsburgh transferred Mitch Keller (arm) to the 60-day injured list, opening up a spot on the active roster for Eisert. |
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Mitch Keller Mitch Keller Lands on 60-day IL
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:33 PM
Keller was placed on the 60-day injured list Monday with a right arm teres major muscle injury.
Analysis: After allowing seven runs on six hits and four walks in just two innings Sunday against the Reds, Pittsburgh has placed Keller on the 60-day IL, effectively ending his season. Through 22 starts, the 30-year-old owns a 5.29 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 89:42 K:BB in 115.2 innings this season. The Pirates recalled Brandon Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Keller's spot on the active roster. |
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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, 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 remade 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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Hunter Stratton Hunter Stratton DFA'd by Pirates
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:56 PM
The Pirates designated Stratton for assignment Saturday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Analysis: Stratton will give up his place on Pittsburgh's 40-man roster to make room for Camilo Doval, who was acquired in a trade with the Yankees on Saturday. Stratton has given up two runs in 3.1 big-league innings this season but hasn't yet allowed a run through eight frames at Triple-A Indianapolis. |
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Isaac Mattson Isaac Mattson Back in big leagues
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:19 PM
The Pirates recalled Mattson from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Mattson has given up four runs across his last two big-league appearances, but the Pirates will bring him back into their bullpen as the replacement for Antwone Kelly. Sporting a 4.93 ERA and 1.56 WHIP through 34.2 innings in the majors, Mattson will likely be limited to low-leverage work. |
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Antwone Kelly Antwone Kelly Relegated to Indy
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:15 PM
The Pirates optioned Kelly to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Kelly pitched three shutout innings during Friday's loss to the Reds, but he'll now be pushed out of the bullpen by Isaac Mattson in an effort to keep Pittsburgh's bullpen well-rested. Now with a 6.14 MLB ERA through 7.1 frames, Kelly could still return to the majors later in the year to supply the Pirates with length out of the pen. |
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Rafael Flores Jr. Rafael Flores Jr. Activated from IL
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:05 PM
The Pirates reinstated Flores (concussion) from the injured list Saturday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: After suffering a concussion last weekend, Flores is now fully recovered and will claim the roster spot vacated by Ryan O'Hearn (quad), who landed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Flores has gone 4-for-15 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in the majors this year and will provide depth at catcher and first base. |
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Ryan O'Hearn Ryan O'Hearn Out 6-to-8 weeks
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:00 PM
The Pirates placed O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left quad strain, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: O'Hearn had to be helped off the field Friday after tweaking his quad while running to first base, and he's expected to remain on the shelf for roughly 6-to-8 weeks after being diagnosed with a strain. His initial timeline leaves room for him to return during the final weeks of the regular season, but the Pirates could elect to keep him out for the rest of the year depending on where they sit in the race for a postseason berth when he gets close to being fully healthy. Until then, Jacob Gonzalez figures to see more time at first base, and Rafael Flores (concussion) will come off the IL to fill the open roster spot. |
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Camilo Doval Camilo Doval Dealt to Pirates
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 1:24 PM
The Yankees traded Doval to the Pirates on Saturday in exchange for minor-leaguers Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Doval owns a 4.54 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through 39.2 innings this season and had been losing out on high-leverage work with the Yankees, recording just one hold and no saves in his last 23 appearances. He might not immediately be in the mix for saves upon joining the Pirates, but the 29-year-old's experience as a closer could allow him to climb up the leverage ladder quickly if his performance improves. |
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Nick Gonzales Nick Gonzales Extends hitting streak to 15 games
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:17 AM
Gonzales went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored Friday against the Reds.
Analysis: Gonzales jump-started the Pirates' offense in the first inning with a two-RBI single, extending his hitting streak to 15 games. He's hit .379 in that span, also collecting eight RBI and 11 runs scored to go along with two home runs. Gonzales' performance at the plate was overshadowed by a defensive miscue that cost the Pirates a win, but he should remain the team's primary third baseman for at least the next month with Konnor Griffin (finger) sidelined. |
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