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Chris Devenski Chris Devenski Ready for rehab assignment
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 8:18 AM
Devenski (illness) was sent to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Devenski has been sidelined since early May due to an undisclosed illness, but he's finally been cleared to participate in games. Given the length of his absence, the veteran reliever will likely require a handful of rehab outings before rejoining the Pirates' active roster. |
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Braxton Ashcraft Braxton Ashcraft Drubbed by Bronx Bombers
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 10:20 PM
Ashcraft (9-4) took the loss against the Yankees on Monday, allowing eight runs (seven earned) on nine hits and one walk while striking out two across three innings.
Analysis: Ashcraft's put the Pirates behind early after yielding four runs in the first inning, three of which came on a Jazz Chisholm homer. Ashcraft was handed a 5-4 lead by his teammates, but the left-hander gave that back to the Yankees with another four-run frame in the third. The hits and runs allowed were both career highs for Ashcraft who, despite a 4-1 record, has a 5.40 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over his last seven starts in 36.2 innings. He's lined up to face the Cubs at home this weekend. |
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Spencer Horwitz Spencer Horwitz Ready for rehab assignment
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 9:06 PM
Horwitz (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Tuesday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Horwitz has been on the 10-day injured list since suffering a left hamstring strain June 24 against Seattle. However, his rehab has been trending in the right direction, and he'll take the next step Tuesday. Horwitz has missed nearly a month of action, so he figures to need at least a handful of at-bats in the minors before being activated. |
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Jacob Gonzalez Jacob Gonzalez Taking seat against southpaw
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 3:27 PM
Gonzalez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Gonzalez will retreat to the bench Monday while the Yankees send southpaw Ryan Weathers to the bump for the series opener. Since being acquired from the White Sox on July 10, Gonzalez has made both of his starts at shortstop and has gone 3-for-10 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs through his first four games with the Pirates. |
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Jake Mangum Jake Mangum Resting against lefty
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 3:24 PM
Mangum is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The switch-hitting Mangum has been much more effective against right-handers (104 wRC+) than lefties (83 wRC+) over his first two big-league seasons, so he'll hit the bench Monday while the Yankees send southpaw Ryan Weathers to the bump. With Mangum taking a seat, Billy Cook will receive the start in center field and will bat ninth. |
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Hunter Barco Hunter Barco Back in action at Triple-A
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 10:32 AM
Barco (elbow) struck out two and allowed two hits and two walks over three scoreless innings Saturday in an appearance for Triple-A Indianapolis after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list.
Analysis: Barco had been on the shelf since June 20 due to left elbow inflammation but was cleared to rejoin Indianapolis after completing a 1.2-inning rehab start in the rookie-level Florida Complex League over the All-Star break. The southpaw owns a 4.54 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 48:20 K:BB in 41.2 innings across 12 appearances (six starts) for Indianapolis on the season. |
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Esmerlyn Valdez Esmerlyn Valdez Homers again in win
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 5:12 PM
Valdez went 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks and two RBI in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: Valdez had a classic three-true-outcomes game, walking twice and striking out twice before launching a two-run shot in the ninth inning. The 22-year-old is now riding a seven-game hitting streak, going deep six times with 15 RBI and eight runs scored during that span. He's slashing a ridiculous .305/.373/.733 with 12 homers, 32 RBI and 23 runs scored across his first 118 major-league plate appearances. |
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Paul Skenes Paul Skenes Goes seven strong in win
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 4:49 PM
Skenes (9-8) earned the win against the Guardians on Sunday, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks with eight strikeouts over seven innings.
Analysis: Skenes allowed a run in the third inning but was impressive otherwise, generating 18 whiffs on 100 pitches en route to his third straight win. After surrendering seven earned runs in his first July start, the All-Star has yielded just five over his three victories since. He owns a 3.43 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 138:26 K:BB across 115.1 innings this season and lines up for a home matchup with the Cubs next weekend. |
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Heads back to Triple-A
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 8:40 AM
The Pirates optioned Curtis to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander received his first promotion to the big leagues Saturday and made his MLB debut in the second game of a doubleheader in Cleveland with five scoreless innings of bulk relief. Curtis should have a better chance of returning to the majors later this summer now that he's on the 40-man roster, though his 4.96 ERA in 18 appearances between the Double-A and Triple-A levels could be a limiting factor, even after his strong performance Saturday. |
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Dominic Fletcher Dominic Fletcher Back with Pittsburgh
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 10:46 PM
The Pirates signed Fletcher to a minor-league contract Friday.
Analysis: Fletcher opted out of his minor-league pact with Pittsburgh earlier this month and tested the market, only to return to the Pirates' organization a little over two weeks later. In 42 games with Triple-A Indianapolis this season, Fletcher has slashed .288/.379/.511 with eight homers, 27 RBI, 27 runs scored, two stolen bases and an 18:22 BB:K across 162 plate appearances. |
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Jacob Gonzalez Jacob Gonzalez Taking seat in Game 2
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:19 PM
Gonzalez isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: Gonzalez will get a chance to rest his legs after going 2-for-4 with a two-run homer during Pittsburgh's victory in the early game. While he sits, Ryan O'Hearn will start at first base, and Jared Triolo will get the nod at shortstop. |
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Henry Davis Henry Davis Sitting out nightcap
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:16 PM
Davis isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
Analysis: Davis went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in Saturday's matinee and will now get a chance to rest his legs during the nightcap. Rafael Flores will fill in behind the plate and bat eighth. |
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Mason Montgomery Mason Montgomery Opening nightcap
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 3:21 PM
Montgomery will serve as the opening pitcher in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Montgomery will receive his fifth opening assignment of the season after giving up just two earned runs over 8.1 innings across his last nine outings. The 26-year-old southpaw has never completed two full innings in an appearance this season, so he'll likely secure just the first three outs of the game before turning things over to the Pirates' bullpen. |
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Jared Triolo Jared Triolo Sitting out Game 1
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 10:56 AM
Triolo isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: Triolo has made six straight starts at shortstop and closed out the first half with a three-hit performance against Milwaukee, but the Pirates will keep him on the bench to begin Saturday's twin bill. Jacob Gonzalez will get the nod at shortstop and bat eighth. |
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Wilber Dotel Wilber Dotel Activated, named 27th man
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 10:46 AM
The Pirates reinstated Dotel (lat) from the injured list Saturday and appointed him as their 27th man for the team's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: Dotel landed on the injured list June 13 with a right lat strain. Since then, he's made three rehab appearances in the minors, giving up one run on three hits and three walks while fanning seven batters in 4.2 innings. Now fully healthy, he'll help the Pirates' bullpen get through Saturday's twin bill before likely heading back to Triple-A Indianapolis. |
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Oneil Cruz Oneil Cruz Shifts to 60-day IL
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 10:43 AM
The Pirates transferred Cruz (hand) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Cruz hasn't suffered any setbacks in his recovery from a hand fracture he suffered in June, but the Pirates will move him to the 60-day IL to free up a 40-man spot for Khristian Curtis, who was selected to the active roster Saturday. Cruz will now be eligible to return from the injured list Aug. 8 and figures to have a strong chance to return after a minimum-length stay if his rehab continues smoothly. |
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Contract selected
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 10:36 AM
The Pirates selected Curtis' contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Curtis will join the major-league roster to give Pittsburgh some extra pitching depth for Saturday's twin bill against the Guardians. The 24-year-old righty has turned in a 5.57 ERA and 1.67 WHIP across 21 innings since being promoted to Triple-A in June and will presumably fill a multi-inning role out of the bullpen to begin his MLB career. Oneil Cruz (hand) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. |
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Jared Jones Jared Jones Pirates-Guardians game postponed
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 3:49 PM
Jones will no longer make a start for the Pirates on Friday after their game versus the Guardians was postponed due to air quality conditions.
Analysis: The contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader Saturday. Jones will presumably take the ball in one of those games, though it's unclear at this point which one. |
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Jared Triolo Jared Triolo Not in Friday's lineup
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 2:28 PM
Triolo is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Cleveland.
Analysis: Triolo had drawn six straight starts at shortstop since Konnor Griffin (finger) was injured, but Triolo will begin the first contest of the second half on the bench. Jacob Gonzalez will handle shortstop Friday in what will be his first start since being acquired via trade last week. |
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Robert Hassell III Robert Hassell III Dealt to Pirates
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 1:46 PM
The Pirates acquired Hassell from the Nationals on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.
Analysis: Hassell was just outrighted off the Nationals' 40-man roster earlier this week, and now he's on the move to a new organization. The 24-year-old outfielder has slashed just .215/.304/.289 over 63 games this season at Triple-A Rochester after sporting a .223/.257/.315 slash line in 70 major-league games in 2025. |
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