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Struggles as starter Overton started Thursday's 12-6 loss to Philadelphia, allowing four runs on two hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 2.2 innings. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Overton was on tap to open Wednesday's game but a rainout delayed his start one game and enabled him to pitch more than just two innings. The 28-year-old started strong by recording six consecutive outs -- four via the strikeout -- but permitted four runs in the third before being removed for his first runs allowed in 14.1 innings this season. Despite the rough outing, Overton still owns a 2.51 ERA and 0.91 WHIP with 13 strikeouts and is currently scheduled to start Wednesday against the Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On track to start Thursday Overton is listed as the Pirates' starting pitcher for Thursday's game against the Phillies in Philadelphia, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Overton had been in line to serve as an opening pitcher as part of a bullpen game Wednesday against the Reds, but the contest was postponed due to inclement weather in Cincinnati. Though he'll get an extra day to rest up, Overton is still likely to have a restricted workload Thursday after he tossed an inning out of the bullpen in Monday's game against the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates-Reds rained out Wednesday Overton and the Pirates won't face the Reds on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Cincinnati.

Impact The two teams will make up the contest next Monday, the lone mutual off day remaining in their respective 2021 schedules. In light of the postponement, expect the Pirates to skip Overton's turn in the rotation, as the team had planned to treat Wednesday's contest as a bullpen day featuring the right-hander as more of an opener than a traditional starter.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start in bullpen day Overton is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Reds in what's expected to be a bullpen day for the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact After he was capped at three innings (47 pitches) in his first MLB start Sept. 16 against the Reds, Overton then appeared out of the bullpen in Monday's series opener in Cincinnati, tossing a scoreless frame. Because he pitched just two days ago, Overton probably won't surpass the three innings he covered in his first start. As such, Overton is unlikely to factor into any decision Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three scoreless frames in debut Overton held the Reds scoreless across three innings during Thursday's no-decision. He allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three.

Impact It was a strong debut for the 28-year-old, who has yet to allow a run through his first 10.2 innings at the major-league level. As expected, Overton took on a light load for his first start, tossing 42 pitches (31 for strikes) over three frames. The right-hander will look to get further stretched out during his next outing, which projects for a rematch with Cincinnati on the road next week.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set for first MLB start Overton will start Thursday's game against the Reds, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Overton pitched one inning out of the bullpen Sunday after being claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh, and he'll now make his first big-league start Thursday. The 28-year-old isn't fully built up and is unlikely to have the workload of a traditional starter. He has yet to allow a run through his first 7.2 frames in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Brault hits 10-day IL with recurrent left lat strain; Connor Overton recalled Steven Brault has a recurrent left arm lat strain and went on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Connor Overton took his roster spot.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Recalled by Pittsburgh Overton was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Impact Overton was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Monday, and he allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two in one scoreless inning during his lone appearance in Indianapolis. He tossed 6.2 scoreless innings across four relief appearances with the Blue Jays earlier in the year but should pitch mainly in low-leverage situations for the Pirates.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates claim Connor Overton off waivers from Blue Jays The Pirates on Monday claimed right-handed pitcher Connor Overton off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Claimed by Pirates Overton was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Monday, Jamie Campbell of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Overton was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday, but he'll land a spot on Pittsburgh's 40-man roster after he tossed 6.2 scoreless innings across four appearances in the big leagues this year. The right-hander has spent most of the season with the Triple-A club and has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Toronto Overton was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday.

Impact Overton was recalled by the Blue Jays on Aug. 27, but he didn't make any appearances during his week in the majors. The right-hander has allowed four hits and two walks while striking out four in 6.2 scoreless innings in the big leagues this year, but he'll be removed from the 40-man roster as part of a move after left-hander Kirby Snead was recalled Friday.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Overton was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Friday's game against Detroit.

Impact Overton was sent down to Buffalo on Wednesday, but he will return to the big leagues just two days later with Brad Hand going on the bereavement list. The right-hander has pitched well during four major-league appearances this season, allowing just four hits and two walks while striking out four across 6.2 innings.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Overton was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The righty heads to Buffalo after throwing three scoreless innings of relief Tuesday against the White Sox. Overton's roster spot was required to activate Joakim Soria from the injured list, but he hasn't allowed a run in four appearances and could find himself back with the Blue Jays in the near future.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Overton's Toronto debut ' 08/12/2021 Connor Overton gets Jack Mayfield to pop out in foul territory and shines on the mound during his debut with the Blue Jays

AUGUST 13, 2021 • MLB.COM

Contract selected Wednesday Overton's contract was selected by the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Impact Overton joined the Blue Jays on a minor-league deal in February, and he put up a career-best 2.03 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 57.2 innings across 21 appearances (seven starts) at Triple-A Buffalo. The right-hander will be available to make his major-league debut out of the bullpen as early as Wednesday against the Angels.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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