The Pirates reacquired IF Josh Rodriguez from the Cleveland Indians today for cash considerations. Rodriguez started off the season on the Pirates’ 25-man roster after the team chose him 1st overall in the Rule 5 Draft this offseason. However, he was returned to the Indians after being designated for assignment when the team claimed Brandon
Bucs agree to terms with 4th rounder Colten Brewer
Pirates Prospects is reporting that the Pirates have agreed to terms with their 4th round pick, Colten Brewer. Brewer had a commitment to Weatherford Junior College in Texas, so it looks like the Bucs were able to convince him to pass on that pretty easily. Brewer, a RHP, went 8-1 with a 1.36 ERA in
Bryan Morris moved to relief role
Bryan Morris, who entered this season as the Pirates’ #6 prospect according to Baseball America, has been moved into the Altoona Curve bullpen on a permanent basis. Morris, 24, was slated to start for the Curve Sunday evening, but instead, Phil Irwin was promoted from Bradenton to take Morris’ spot. Cory Giger of the Altoona
Stetson Allie set to make professional debut
Stetson Allie ended his senior year of high school last year as the 8th best prospect heading into the 2010 Draft. He had a very strong commitment to North Carolina and went undrafted the first day due to high bonus demands. Luckily, for the Pirates, he fell all the way to them in the 2nd