MIGUEL YAJURE NEWS

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OCTOBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Sent down Friday Yajure was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact The right-hander was charged with the loss Thursday when he allowed seven runs in two innings against the Cubs, and he didn't line up to make another start during the regular season. His demotion will make room on the active roster for right-handed reliever Shea Spitzbarth, but Yajure will likely compete for a rotation spot during spring training in 2022.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders seven earned runs Yajure (0-2) allowed seven earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one across two innings to take the loss Thursday against the Cubs.

Impact Yajure allowed a home run to the first batter of the game, but the real trouble came in the second inning when when he surrendered five hits and two walks. He pitched the majority of the season with Triple-A Indianapolis, though he has gotten two turns through the rotation in the majors to close the season and has allowed 10 earned runs across just 5.2 frames. Despite a difficult start to his big-league career, Yajure could be a rotation mainstay for the club in 2022.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Starting Thursday Yajure will start Thursday's game against the Cubs, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Yajure last pitched Friday against the Phillies and gave up three runs across 3.2 innings, and he's poised to make his final start of 2021 on Thursday. The right-hander has given up seven earned runs with a 10:5 K:BB over 13 big-league innings this season and will attempt to close out the campaign strong versus Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt by long ball Friday Yajure allowed three runs on five hits and two walks with two strikeouts in 3.2 innings Friday in a no-decision versus Philadelphia.

Impact Home runs by opposing pitcher Kyle Gibson as well as Brad Miller accounted for two of the three runs against him. Yajure served as a bulk reliever behind opener Sam Howard in Friday's contest, and it's possible that pairing could be utilized again next week against the Cubs. Should it happen, it's a favorable matchup for Yajure as he auditions for a larger role in 2022. He has a 4.85 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB in 13 innings across three appearances (two starts) this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Friday Yajure was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact The 23-year-old was originally in the mix to start Friday's contest at Philadelphia, but Sam Howard will instead start a bullpen game for Pittsburgh. Yajure could still be utilized as a bulk reliever, though it's not guaranteed he'll fill that role Friday. The right-hander has given up four runs on five hits with a 8:3 K:BB over 9.1 big-league innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates put Dillon Peters on 10-day injured list; recall Miguel Yajure The Pirates on Friday put Dillon Peters on the 10-day injured list and recalled Miguel Yajure from Class AAA Indianapolis.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Miguel Yajure makes important return for Class AAA Indianapolis Miguel Yajure, who’s one of the Pirates’ most MLB-ready pitching prospects, officially returned from injury with Class AAA Indianapolis.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Reinstated from injured list Yajure (forearm) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Thursday, Jarrod Prugar of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Yajure had been on the injured list with a forearm strain since late May, but he recently made two rehab appearances and allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out five in four innings. The right-hander is slated to start Thursday's game at Triple-A Indianapolis.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Yajure (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with Low-A Bradenton, Bradenton Marauders broadcaster Spenser Smith reports.

Impact Yajure has been out with a strained forearm since late May. Prior to the injury, he'd made a pair of starts at the big-league level and a trio for Triple-A Indianapolis.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Progresses to sim game Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Yajure (forearm) completed a simulated game Sunday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Yajure is working out at the Pirates' complex in Bradenton, Fla. as he works his way back from a right forearm injury that has kept him sidelined since late May. The 23-year-old right-hander is expected to report to Low-A Bradenton later this week to kick off a rehab assignment, according to Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another live BP scheduled Yajure (forearm) will throw another live batting practice session early next week, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Yajure resumed facing hitters last week, and he's apparently felt good afterward since he'll do so again. The Pirates haven't revealed when the 23-year-old could return to game action, but he's trending in the right direction.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live BP Yajure (forearm) recently threw live batting practice, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Yajure resumed mound work in early July, and he's now been able to progress to facing hitters. The right-hander remains on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow soreness, but Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk sounded pleased with Yajure's progress so far.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes mound work Yajure (forearm) recently threw off a mound, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Yajure has been sidelined since the start of June due to right forearm soreness, but he recently increased his throwing distance off flat ground and has now been able to resume mound work. Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that the right-hander has made "very nice strides" in his recovery so far. However, Yajure won't be eligible to return from the 60-day IL until the beginning of August.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to increase throwing distance Yajure (forearm) is expected to increase his throwing distance off flat ground to around 110-to-120 feet by the end of the week, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Yajure's last appearance at Triple-A Indianapolis came back on May 26, and the Pirates are seemingly prepared for him to miss another month of action after he was recently moved to the affiliate's 60-day injured list. The fact that Yajure hasn't been shut down from throwing is at least a positive sign, but he'll have several hurdles to clear in the ramp-up process before he returns to the mound for Indianapolis.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 24, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pirates pitching prospect Miguel Yajure transferred to 60-day injured list, out until August Miguel Yajure on Thursday was transferred from the seven-day injured list to the 60-day IL with right elbow discomfort.

JUNE 24, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Moves to 60-day injured list Yajure (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Yajure's symptoms recently subsided, and he was able to resume a throwing program. However, the Pirates have been insistent that they want the right-hander to be fully healed before he returns to game action. It's not yet clear whether Yajure suffered a setback that prompted Thursday's move, but he'll be on the injured list until at least early August following his shift to the 60-day IL

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing Yajure (forearm) has resumed throwing, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Yajure's symptoms subsided over the weekend, and it's encouraging to see him begin a throwing program. However, Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomcyk said Wednesday that the team wants to make sure that the right-hander is fully healthy before he returns to game action, so he won't be rushed back. Despite Tomcyk's caution, Yajure hasn't encountered any setbacks in his recovery, and he appears to be trending in the right direction.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 20, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Nearing throwing program Yajure (forearm) is no longer experiencing symptoms and is expected to resume a throwing program soon, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Yajure has been on the 7-day minor-league injured list since the start of June, but he's felt better recently. The right-hander will need to build back up during his upcoming throwing program, but he appears to be trending in the right direction.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Showing improvement Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that Yajure (elbow) "is feeling better" and will be re-evaluated in the next few days before the organization determines his next...

Impact Yajure was recently moved to the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Indianapolis after he experienced right forearm tightness coming out of his last start for the affiliate May 26. The young right-hander's symptoms have apparently improved in recent days, and he could gradually begin to ramp up again soon if the Pirates' medical team is satisfied with his progress. He could be able to rejoin the Indianapolis rotation at some point before the end of June.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list Yajure (elbow) was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list Wednesday, retroactive to June 1, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Yajure has been dealing with right elbow soreness recently, and he'll be sidelined for at least a week. The Pirates are hopeful that the right-hander will only miss one start, but it's not yet clear whether he'll spend more than the minimum amount of time on the injured list.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with elbow soreness Yajure will not make his next start at Triple-A Indianapolis due to soreness in his right elbow and forearm, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Yajure has made a pair of spot starts for the Pirates this season, allowing four earned runs while striking out eight across 9.1 innings. He was optioned back to Indianapolis following his latest major-league start May 14, and Yajure is now dealing with discomfort in his elbow/forearm area. The Pirates are hoping that skipping one start will put an end to the issue, but there certainly remains the possibility that the 23-year-old will have to be sidelined for a longer period.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE