The Pittsburgh Pirates announced a group of roster moves prior to Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Here’s a summary.
Kevin Newman is activated from the 60-day IL and joins the Pirates. He had a .250/.308/.375 slash line in 14 games for the Pirates, but a hamstring strain landed him on the 10-day IL in late April and a groin strain during his first rehab stint extended him to the 60-day IL. He has played 13 games for Indianapolis over the two rehab stints, hitting .396/.434/.458 in 53 plate appearances.
To make room on the active roster, outfielder Bligh Madris was optioned to Indianapolis. He hit .259/.286/.407 in 15 games with the Pirates.
The Pirates acquired right-handed pitcher Yohan Ramirez from Cleveland for cash considerations. He debuted in the majors with the Seattle Mariners in 2020 and he has pitched 49 games in relief over three seasons, spent mostly with Seattle. During that time, he has a 3.99 ERA in 58.2 innings, with a 5.88 FIP, a 1.30 WHIP and 72:39 SO/BB ratio. He has pitched just 10.1 innings in the majors this year and struggled with a 6.97 ERA, while doing only slightly better in the minors with a 6.06 ERA. He was optioned to Indianapolis.
To make room on the 40-man roster, Aaron Fletcher has been designated for assignment. He has similar big league results in short time as Ramirez this year, but the 26-year-old left-handed Fletcher has a 1.45 ERA in 14 appearances for Indianapolis.
Tyler Heineman remains away from the team, being transferred to the family medical emergency list. Bryse Wilson was optioned after serving as the 27th man yesterday.
