PITTSBURGH PIRATES PLAYER NEWS

Chandler didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers, giving up two runs on five hits and three walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

Valdez went 4-for-8 with three home runs and eight RBI Saturday as the Pirates swept a doubleheader against the Brewers.

Soto recorded his 12th save of the season in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers, giving up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning. He failed to strike out a batter.

Ashcraft didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers, coughing up five runs on five hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out six.

Mangum isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Davis isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Murdock was added to the active roster as Pittsburgh's 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Milwaukee.

The Pirates optioned Brannigan to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

The Pirates optioned Harrington to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

The Pirates activated Gonzalez to the major-league roster Saturday.

The Pirates selected Curiel with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.

The Pirates transferred Griffin (finger) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

The Pirates designated Sanders for assignment Saturday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

The White Sox traded Eisert and Jacob Gonzalez to the Pirates on Friday in exchange for minor-league reliever Jaden Woods and the 34th pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The White Sox traded Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert to the Pirates on Friday in exchange for minor-league reliever Jaden Woods and the 34th pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Ashcraft and the Pirates won't face the Brewers on Friday, as the game was postponed due to rain.

The Pirates optioned Stratton to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

The Pirates optioned Sanders to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

The Pirates will recalled Harrington from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

The Pirates recalled Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Flores went 1-for-4 on Thursday against Atlanta.

Reynolds went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Thursday against Atlanta.

Valdez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Thursday against Atlanta.

Mangum went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer, a double, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 10-5 loss to Atlanta.

Keller (6-7) took the loss Thursday against Atlanta, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over three innings. He struck out three.

Triolo will make his third straight start at shortstop in Thursday's game against Atlanta.

Davis is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.

Jones did not factor into the decision Wednesday against Atlanta, logging eight strikeouts across six perfect innings.

Ozuna will start at designated hitter and bat seventh Wednesday against Atlanta.

Callihan is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Davis will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

The Pirates recalled Flores from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

The Pirates placed Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left glute strain.