Kevin Gorman reported some Pittsburgh Pirates roster news earlier today, which has recently come with an update.
Per Pirates GM Ben Cherington, INF Chris Owings & RHP Tyler Chatwood can opt out of their minor league deals today if they aren't going to make the Opening Day roster & C Tyler Heineman has an upward mobility clause that allows him to leave Monday but only for another MLB job.
— Kevin Gorman (@KevinGormanPGH) March 25, 2023
Multiple sources are reporting that infielder Chris Owings won’t be making the Major League roster for Opening Day, but he has decided not to opt out of his minor league deal. It’s being reported that he will accept his minor league assignment to Indianapolis, remaining in the Pirates system. Owings has hit .250/.417/.429 this spring in 36 plate appearances.
Pitcher Tyler Chatwood also has the same decision to make today, while catcher Tyler Heineman has the ability to opt out of his deal by Monday, but only if it is for a Major League job.
If you subtract Owings from the spring roster, there are still 37 active players competing for a spot.
