PITTSBURGH PIRATES NEWS

Liover Peugero's homer and Johan Oviedo's strong pitching lead Pirates over Tigers 4-1

Rookie Liover Peguero hit a two-run home run and Johan Oviedo pitched seven strong innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 victory over the slumping Detroit Tigers on Tuesd...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Tigers vs. Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA, Tuesday night, August 1, 2023.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

MLB trade deadline tracker: Grades, analysis, details on every transaction

A rundown of every trade before the deadline, along with grades and analysis for the bigger transactions from FOX Sports MLB writers.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Phillies send LHP Bailey Falter to Pirates for SS Rodolfo Castro The Philadelphia Phillies traded left-hander Bailey Falter to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in exchange for shortstop Rodolfo Castro.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ji Hwan Bae - Begins rehab assignment Bae (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Bae has been on the shelf since July 2 and is now set to begin the final stage of his recovery process. The Pirates haven't specified how long they will keep Bae on assignment, but he figures to be ready to return during Pittsburgh's weekend series with the Brewers.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vinny Capra - Selected to MLB roster The Pirates selected Capra's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Capra was traded from Toronto to Pittsburgh in late April and has since slashed .350/.457/.485 through 127 plate appearances with Indianapolis. The 27-year-old's defensive versatility could get him into the Pirates' lineup occasionally if his bat holds up in the majors.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Delay - Recalled from Indianapolis The Pirates recalled Delay from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact After Pittsburgh traded Austin Hedges to the Rangers on Tuesday, Delay will come up from Triple-A to fill in as the Pirates' backup catcher. Delay is slashing .260/.328/.375 across 118 plate appearances in Pittsburgh this season.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ke'Bryan Hayes - Activated from IL The Pirates reinstated Hayes (back) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Hayes won't be in the Pirates' lineup Tuesday against the Tigers, but he was deemed healthy enough to rejoin Bucs' active roster after going 1-for-9 with a run scored during his three-game rehab assignment in Triple-A. Hayes has been on the IL since July 7 and will most likely return to action Wednesday.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes activated from 10-day injured list after absence due to low back inflammation Since June 24, Ke’Bryan Hayes has played in just one game for the Pirates. That figure appears set to change quite soon. Prior to Tuesday ni...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

With All-Star catcher on IL, the Texas Rangers acquire Austin Hedges from the Pirates

The Texas Rangers have acquired catcher Austin Hedges from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for international bonus pool money

AUGUST 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Phillies Pull Off Slick Trade With Pirates Minutes Before Deadline The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates just minutes before the MLB trade deadline.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Rangers acquire C Austin Hedges from Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates traded catcher Austin Hedges to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday in exchange for international signing bonus pool space.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Termarr Johnson - Promoted to High-A Johnson was promoted from Single-A Bradenton to High-A Greensboro on Tuesday, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports.

Impact The 19-year-old second baseman slashed .244/.419/.448 with 13 home runs and seven steals in 75 games at Single-A, and he had been walking more than striking out over the past six weeks, so it was time for a new challenge. Johnson's bat will carry him, so if he keeps hitting he will keep climbing through the minors and could make his big league debut in a couple years.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB trade grades: Phillies, Pirates swap Bailey Falter for Rodolfo Castro Falter will help cover innings for the Pirates with Rich Hill gone, while Castro will give the Phillies infield depth.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Struggling Padres get Hill, Choi from the Pirates in 1 of 3 trades before deadline

The big-budget yet disappointing San Diego Padres acquired 43-year-old left-hander Rich Hill and first baseman/designated hitter Ji Man Choi from the Pittsburgh Pirates for three p...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Bailey Falter - Shipped to Pittsburgh The Pirates acquired Falter from the Phillies on Tuesday in exchange for Rodolfo Castro, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The left-hander received some run in Philadelphia's rotation during the first six weeks of the season, but he was demoted to Triple-A in mid-May after he posted a 5.13 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB in 40.1 innings. Falter was a solid swingman in 2022 with a 3.86 ERA across 20 appearances, and he could get a look in Pittsburgh's rotation down the stretch since Rich Hill was dealt to San Diego.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers adding catching depth with trade for Hedges (source) The Rangers agreed to a trade with the Pirates on Tuesday that will send veteran catcher Austin Hedges to Texas for international bonus pool...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Pirates send LHP Rich Hill, 1B Ji Man Choi to Padres The San Diego Padres, currently on the outside of the postseason picture, bolstered their roster for a playoff run, acquiring first baseman...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ke'Bryan Hayes - Nearing activation Hayes (back) won't be in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Tigers, but he could be activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday or Thursday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com...

Impact For those in weekly lineup leagues, Hayes could play most of the week, but he won't be in the lineup for the first of six Pirates games this week. In the meantime, Jared Triolo figures to continue working at the hot corner until Hayes returns to the lineup.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Trade Grades: Padres enter deadline fray with trade for Rich Hill, Ji-Man Choi The Padres aren't definitively all-in buyers or precluded from partial selling with this move, and there may be another shoe to drop.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Report: Ageless Pitcher Rich Hill to Play for Incredible 13th Team With New Trade The 43-year-old is joining his 13th MLB franchise in his 19th season in the big leagues.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Padres add Rich Hill, Ji Man Choi in trade-deadline deal, address two needs Padres send left-hander Jackson Wolf, who made MLB debut last month, to Pirates along with LJCD grad Alfonso Rivas and 17-year-old outfielde...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Alfonso Rivas - Dealt to Pirates Rivas was traded from the Padres to the Pirates on Tuesday along with Jackson Wolf and Estuar Suero in exchange for Ji-Man Choi and Rich Hill, Joel Sherman of the New York Post rep...

Impact With Rivas and Choi essentially switching spots, it's possible Rivas could see a significant uptick in playing time in the short term. The 26-year-old first baseman has a career .245/.330/.323 slash line with four home runs and six steals in 127 games. Rivas has long been known for his strong command of the strike zone in the minor leagues, but he has never been able to tap into the requisite power of a traditional big-league first baseman. He slashed .332/.462/.582 with nine home runs, eight steals and a .400 BABIP this year in the Pacific Coast League.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres acquiring Hill, Choi from Pirates Hill, 43, owns a 4.76 ERA and 1.48 WHIP through 119 innings pitched with the Pirates.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jackson Wolf - Dealt to Pittsburgh Wolf was traded from the Padres to the Pirates on Tuesday in exchange for Rich Hill and Ji-Man Choi, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Wolf, a 6-foot-7 lefty, is extremely deceptive and boasts an above-average slider, but his fastball averaged 88.9 mph in his lone big-league start earlier this year. The 24-year-old prospect has never pitched at Triple-A, but he logged a 4.08 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and a 105:22 K:BB in 88.1 innings across 18 starts this year at Double-A. The Pirates will likely continue developing him as a starter for now, but his below-average fastball velocity limits his long-term upside.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE