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Top Pirates News
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Pirates' Luke Weaver: Managing poison ivy
Weaver revealed Wednesday that he's been dealing with a severe case of poison ivy for more than three weeks that's made it difficult for him to sleep, Jose Negron of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
The issue has not kept Weaver from being unavailable at any point, but he admitted that it's probably affected his performance. After collecting a 1.84 ERA and 45:11 K:BB in 44 frames for the Mets, Weaver holds a 5.79 ERA and 11:4 K:BB over 9.1 innings since being dealt to the Pirates. Weaver has also had a sinus cold recently, but he will be available out of the Pirates' bullpen Friday versus the Angels.
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Pirates' Brandon Eisert: Demoted Friday
The Pirates optioned Eisert to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
The left-hander was called up by Pittsburgh on Tuesday and will return to Triple-A after firing 1.2 scoreless frames in two appearances. In 34 outings between the Pirates and White Sox this season, Eisert has a 6.00 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB across 36 innings.
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Pirates' Christian Bethancourt: DFA'd by Pittsburgh
The Pirates designated Bethancourt for assignment Friday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
The veteran catcher was added to the big-league roster Tuesday after being acquired from the Yankees in mid-August, but he'll lose his place on Pittsburgh's 26-man and 40-man rosters without appearing in a game. Bethancourt hasn't seen action in the majors since 2024 with the Marlins and Cubs.
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Pirates' Isaac Mattson: Back in big leagues
The Pirates recalled Mattson from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
The right-hander has been shuttled between Triple-A and the majors throughout the season and is now getting another look with the Pirates. Mattson has pitched in 37 MLB games this season and has a 4.91 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 34:18 K:BB over 36.2 innings.
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Pirates' Konnor Griffin: Back from injured list
The Pirates reinstated Griffin (finger) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
The 20-year-old rookie has been on the shelf for the past two months due to a torn sagittal band on his left ring finger, but he's ready to rejoin the Pirates after going 3-for-11 during a three-game rehab assignment. Griffin has equipped himself well at the plate in his first taste of the majors this year, posting a .276/.332/.404 slash line with five homers, 20 steals, 25 RBI and 35 runs through his first 59 big-league contests.
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Pirates' Kyler Fedko: Inks minor-league deal with Pittsburgh
Fedko (knee) signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Thursday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Fedko was designated for assignment by the Twins on Tuesday, and he has now found his next opportunity with the Pirates. The outfielder underwent surgery in early August to repair a torn ACL, MCL, and LCL in his left knee, and he is going to be sidelined for the rest of the season as a result.
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Pirates' Mason Montgomery: Picks up eighth save
Montgomery earned the save in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Giants, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
Montgomery has now converted eight straight save chances while allowing just two runs over his last 26 innings. The southpaw looks to have tightened his grip on the ninth-inning job in Pittsburgh, as he's lowered his ERA to 2.97 with a 1.06 WHIP and 90:22 K:BB across 57.2 innings this season.
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Pirates' Khristian Curtis: Added to big-league bullpen
The Pirates recalled Curtis from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.
Curtis hasn't given up a run across eight innings covering two relief outings this season for the Pirates, and he's collected a 4.90 ERA and 108:48 K:BB in 86.1 innings between Double-A Altoona and Indianapolis. The 24-year-old is stretched out to provide length in the Pittsburgh bullpen, if needed.
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Pirates' Kirby Yates: Shelved by shoulder impingement
The Pirates placed Yates on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder impingement.
Yates hasn't pitched since Saturday, so it could be an injury that's nagged at him for a while. The veteran reliever will be eligible for activation Sept. 15, though it's unclear at this point if he will be ready to go on that date. Khristian Curtis is grabbing Yates' roster spot.
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Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn: Targets return versus Cubs next week
O'Hearn (quadriceps) is aiming to be activated from the 10-day injured list for the Pirates' Sept. 11-13 series against the Cubs, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
O'Hearn has been ramping up baseball activities as he works his way back from a left quad strain, noting Thursday that there's "still a ways to go but I'm trending in the right direction." The 33-year-old has missed the last five weeks of action, so he will likely require a few rehab games before rejoining the Pirates' active roster.
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Pirates' Carmen Mlodzinski: Works in long relief Wednesday
Mlodzinski struck out two batters over three perfect innings of relief in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Giants.
Mlodzinski appeared to be in line to start or pitch in bulk relief for Thursday's series finale, but the Pirates instead summoned him from the bullpen Wednesday after starter Bubba Chandler and reliever Brandon Eisert covered the first six innings. The right-hander retired all nine batters he faced as the Pirates clawed back from a two-run deficit to extend the game to extras.
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Pirates' Konnor Griffin: Poised to return from IL on Friday
The Pirates are expected to activate Griffin (finger) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Griffin has rejoined the Pirates in Pittsburgh after going 3-for-11 in three rehab games, and he will return to the active roster Friday on the first day he's eligible. The rookie shortstop has been sidelined for the past two months with a torn sagittal band on his left ring finger. With Griffin taking back over at shortstop this weekend, Jacob Gonzalez could be mixed in some at third base down the stretch for the Pirates.
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Pirates' Evan Sisk: Dispatched to Indianapolis
The Pirates optioned Sisk to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com reports.
Sisk coughed up three runs while recording only one out in his last appearance Tuesday versus the Giants and has an ugly 1:9 K:BB over his last five outings with the big club. Wilber Dotel will absorb Sisk's spot on the active roster.
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Pirates' Wilber Dotel: Rejoining Pittsburgh bullpen
The Pirates recalled Dotel from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com reports.
The Pirates desperately need a fresh arm to cover innings in the bullpen, and Dotel should be first in line for that assignment. He's collected a 4.71 ERA and 31:13 K:BB over 28.2 frames covering 15 appearances out of the big-league bullpen this season. The Pirates could call on him to cover multiple innings in Thursday's game against the Giants once opener Lake Bachar exits the game.
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Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez: Getting breather Thursday
Valdez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.
After going 1-for-9 with six strikeouts in the first two games of the series, Valdez will take a seat in Thursday's finale. Bryan Reynolds has shifted over to right field, and Jake Mangum will cover left field for the Pirates.
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Pirates' Bryan Reynolds: Another strong night
Reynolds went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored Wednesday against the Giants.
Reynolds produced only five RBI and 14 runs scored across 27 games in August, but he's turned in consecutive strong performances to begin the Pirates' current homestand. In those two contests, he's gone 3-for-10 with five runs scored and a double. Reynolds has scored 94 runs this season, already setting a career high.
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Pirates' Bubba Chandler: Yields three runs in no-decision
Chandler allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four across five innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Wednesday.
Chandler put the Pirates on the back foot early after yielding a solo homer to Rafael Devers in the first inning. Chandler bounced back to retire the next six batters he faced before giving up another two runs in the fifth, but he received enough run support to avoid the loss. The 23-year-old right-hander has allowed at least three earned runs in two of his last three outings and has a 4.30 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over 136 innings this season. His 71 walks issued are third most in the majors behind only Robbie Ray (73) and Joey Cantillo (72). Chandler is tentatively slated to start next week on the road against the White Sox.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Avg | R | HR | ERA | |
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.253 (4th) |
691 (4th) |
163 (14th) |
4.22 (19th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| R. O'Hearn 1B Ryan O'Hearn 1B | Quadriceps |
| M. Keller SP Mitch Keller SP | Arm |
| E. Rodriguez C Endy Rodriguez C | Hip |
| K. Yates RP Kirby Yates RP | Shoulder |