DuRapau announced Monday that he has retired from professional baseball, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
DuRapau's major-league career consists of 17.1 innings for the Pirates in 2019, during which he struggled to a 9.35 ERA. The 29-year-old spent last season with Double-A Midland in the Athletics' system, posting a 3.98 ERA in 54.1 frames.
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Athletics' Montana DuRapau: Moves to minor-league camp
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The Athletics reassigned DuRapau to their minor-league camp Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
DuRapau was one of eight non-roster invitees dismissed from big-league camp in Oakland's first round of cuts. The 28-year-old right-hander previously made 14 relief appearances with the Pirates in 2019 but didn't impress, posting a 9.35 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in 17.1 innings.
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Montana DuRapau: Signs deal with Oakland
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DuRapau signed a contract with the Athletics on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
It was not specified in the report, but this contract is almost certainly of the minor-league variety. DuRapau was drafted by Pittsburgh in 2014 and appeared in 14 games for the Pirates in 2019, posting a forgettable 9.35 ERA across 17.1 innings. He will now look for a fresh start in Oakland, where he could have a chance to compete for a roster spot come spring training.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Reassigned to minor-league camp
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DuRapau was reassigned to the Pirates' minor-league camp Monday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
DuRapau made his major-league debut in 2019, but he sputtered to a 9.35 ERA and 2.08 WHIP over 17.1 innings with the Pirates. The 27-year-old pitched 4.2 scoreless innings while working in major-league spring training this year, but he'll now prepare to begin the regular season in the minors.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Outrighted to Triple-A
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DuRapau was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
The 27-year-old got his first taste of the big leagues last season, struggling to a 9.35 ERA in 17.1 innings. He was far better in 46.1 frames at the Triple-A level, posting a 2.14 ERA and a 32.6 percent strikeout rate, so it's possible he works his way back onto the roster down the line.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Bumped from 40-man roster
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DuRapau was designated for assignment Wednesday.
The Pirates needed to clear some 40-man roster spots to protect some players from the Rule 5 draft, and DuRapau was a casualty. The 27-year-old righty had a 9.35 ERA in 17.1 innings last year.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Sent back to Triple-A
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DuRapau was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Nubyjas Wilborn of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
DuRapau allowed four runs on three hits and a walk while fanning one over two-thirds of an inning Thursday night, but he'll be sent down prior to Friday's matchup. Geoff Hartlief was recalled in a corresponding move.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Back in big leagues
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DuRapau was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Nubyjas Wilborn of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
DuRapau hasn't found much success this season in the majors, accruing a 7.56 ERA and 1.92 WHIP with 21 strikeouts over 16.2 frames, but he'll get another shot out of the bullpen with both Chris Stratton (side) and Yefry Ramirez (calf) landing on the injured list.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Dispatched to minors
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The Pirates optioned DuRapau to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
After turning in a scoreless inning Sunday in Williamsport in the Pirates' series finale with the Cubs, DuRapau was pummeled while mopping up in Monday's 13-0 loss to the Nationals. The righty needed 48 pitches to record six outs, giving up three runs on four hits and a walk along the way. DuRapau's heavy workload the past two days may have kept him unavailable through Thursday, so he'll be sent to the farm in exchange for a fresh relief arm in Richard Rodriguez (elbow), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Back in big-league bullpen
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DuRapau was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
DuRapau has a 7.24 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in 11 MLB games this season. He will work as a low-leverage reliever going forward.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Shuttled back to minors
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DuRapau was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
DuRapau's latest trip to the big leagues lasted just one day, as he surrendered four runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks while fanning three over three innings Monday night against the Reds. In an effort to keep the bullpen stocked with fresh arms, the Pirates have recalled Geoff Hartlieb in a corresponding move.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Recalled by Pirates
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DuRapau was recalled by the Pirates on Monday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
DuRapau has bounced between Pittsburgh and Triple-A Indianapolis this season, with drastically different results at each level. He owns a 2.21 ERA in 36.2 frames for Indianapolis but an 8.44 ERA in 10.2 innings for the Pirates, though his nearly identical xFIPs (4.06 and 4.04, respectively) indicate that he hasn't actually pitched all that differently. Jordan Lyles was traded to Milwaukee in a corresponding move.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Heads back to Triple-A
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The Pirates optioned DuRapau to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
DuRapau tossed a perfect seven-pitch ninth inning to finish out the Pirates' 12-2 win over the Brewers on Saturday, but the solid relief outing won't be enough for him to stick around with Pittsburgh through the All-Star break. Instead, infielder Kevin Kramer will be summoned from Triple-A to fill out the 25th spot on the active roster with the Pirates desiring another bench bat for the series finale with Milwaukee.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Returns to majors
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DuRapau was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.
The 27-year-old owns a 9.31 ERA in 9.2 innings of work in his first taste of big-league action this season. He's recorded a far better 1.93 ERA in 28 innings for Indianapolis.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Shuttled back to minors
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DuRapau was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.
DuRapau was sent back to the minors to free up a roster spot for Wednesday's starter, Mitch Keller. The 27-year-old DuRapau spent just two days with the big club, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk while recording a strikeout across one inning in his lone appearance.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Back with big club
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DuRapau was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
DuRapau struggled during a stint with the Pirates earlier in the season, compiling a 7.27 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in 8.2 innings, so he'll likely be used in low-leverage relief situations during his time with the big club. Jordan Lyles (hamstring) was sent to the injured list in a corresponding move.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Sent to minors
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DuRapau was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
DuRapau was knocked around in his last relief appearance, allowing six runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk while recording just one out. As a result, he'll head to the minor leagues. Mitch Keller was recalled ahead of Monday's contest and will start the nightcap against the Reds.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Lit up by Dodgers
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DuRapau gave up six runs (three earned) on three hits and one walk while recording one out in an 11-7 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday. He also hit one batter.
He threw only 13 of 28 pitches for strikes. DuRapau has surrendered nine runs (six earned) in his last two innings after posting a 1.35 ERA in his first five outings covering 6.2 innings. The 27-year-old has seen his meteoric rise come back to earth in the last week. His recent performance has likely taken him out of the running for high-leverage situations.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Struggles as opener
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DuRapau (0-1) took the loss against the Rockies on Wednesday by allowing three runs on three hits over two-thirds of an inning. He had one walk and one strikeout.
DuRapau was unable to complete the first inning, putting an immediate hole in Pittsburgh's plans with the opener. The 27-year-old allowed only one run on five hits over his first 6.2 innings with the Pirates, but saw his ERA balloon to 4.91 after Wednesday's outing.
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Pirates' Montana DuRapau: Will open Wednesday
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DuRapau will start Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
DuRapau will serve as an opener for the Pirates for his second straight appearance after firing two scoreless innings Saturday against the Padres. The 27-year-old has pitched well since being called up with a 1.35 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 9:1 K:BB over 6.2 innings.
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