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Promoted to Triple-A Contreras will be promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis to close out the season, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Contreras has made three appearances since he returned from a forearm injury at the beginning of September, and he recorded a 4.32 ERA and 0.84 WHIP in 8.1 innings during that time. Although the righty missed approximately two months due to his injury, he'll still receive a promotion late in the 2021 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to mound Contreras (forearm) allowed one run in two innings while pitching for Double-A Altoona on Wednesday. He gave up one hit, no walks and struck out three.

Impact He threw 37 pitches (24 for strikes) in his first appearance since June 30. One of Pittsburgh's top pitching prospects, Contreras has registered a 2.44 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 68:11 K:BB in 48 Double-A innings. Most importantly, it appears he's moved past the forearm injury that caused him to miss two months of development.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Return of Roansy Contreras a positive sign for Pirates' future Class AA Altoona ace Roansy Contreras returned on Wednesday with two innings during the Curve’s 9-5 loss to Akron at Canal Park.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Faces hitters Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that Contreras (forearm) recently faced hitters in a live batting practice session, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact Contreras is scheduled to throw another live BP this week before he's cleared to return to game action. The Pirates could send Contreras out on a brief rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League to have him build up his pitch cont before he returns from the 7-day injured list at Double-A Altoona. Over his nine starts with Altoona prior to being shut down with a right forearm strain, Contreras posted a 2.35 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 65:11 K:BB In 46 innings.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roansy Contreras expected to return this week for Class AA Altoona General manager Ben Cherington said Sunday on his 93.7 FM The Fan radio show that Roansy Contreras will likely return to games this week.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Resumes playing catch Contreras (forearm) has resumed playing catch from 75-90 feet, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Contreras returned to Double-A Altoona last week to resume his rehab, and he's increased his throwing distance recently. The Pirates haven't yet announced when the right-hander could resume mound work.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing at Double-A Contreras (forearm) has resumed rehabbing at Double-A Altoona, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Contreras stepped away from Double-A Altoona in early June due to a forearm muscle strain, but he's rejoined the minor-league club. It's not yet clear when the right-hander will be able to return to game action, but he appears to be trending in the right direction in his recovery.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates pitching prospect Roansy Contreras expected to resume throwing soon Roansy Contreras, one of the most exciting pitching prospects in the Pirates organization, will resume throwing very soon.

JULY 21, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Notes: Cruz, Contreras; Trade Deadline PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates are optimistic that two of their top prospects have avoided major injuries after dealing with dreaded bouts of for...

JULY 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

Diagnosed with muscle strain Contreras has been diagnosed with a forearm muscle strain, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Contreras experienced forearm soreness recently, and he stepped away from Double-A Altoona. The team is encouraged that the right-hander's injury isn't related to his ligaments, and Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk is hopeful that Contreras could resume throwing in 2-4 weeks, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. A better idea of the 21-year-old's return timetable could come into focus once he's cleared to resume throwing.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates may have dodged a bullet with injuries to prospects Roansy Contreras and Oneil Cruz For those paying close attention to the Pirates’ prospects this season, hoping to catch glimpses of the future from those still in the minor...

JULY 7, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Lands on injured list Contreras (forearm) was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list Tuesday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Contreras recently stepped away from Double-A Altoona to be evaluated for forearm tightness, and he'll miss at least a week as a result of the injury. The right-hander has posted a 2.35 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 46 innings across nine starts with the Double-A club this year, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: Significant roster news from Pirates Double-A... - The Athletic Significant roster news from Pirates Double-A Altoona club: -- RHP Roansy Contreras on 7-Day IL (forearm), -- INF Oneil Cruz on 7-Day IL (fo...

JULY 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Battling forearm soreness Contreras is being examined in Pittsburgh for forearm soreness, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact The 21-year-old has stepped away from Double-A Altoona to have the injury evaluated, though GM Ben Cherington believes it to be a minor issue. Contreras has been fantastic in nine starts for Altoona this season with a 2.35 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 65:11 K:BB over 46 innings.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates prospects Roansy Contreras, Quinn Priester picked for MLB Futures Game Two young right-handers who someday perhaps could anchor the top of the Pittsburgh Pirates rotation will get to share a national stage next...

JUNE 30, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Liberatore, Torkelson, Meyer, Kelenic in Futures Game

St. Louis pitcher Matthew Liberatore, who started twice for the U.S. team that qualified for the Olympics, was among 50 players announced for the All-Star Futures Game at Denver’s...

JUNE 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Quinn Priester, Roansy Contreras to represent Pirates at All-Star Futures game For the first time since 2012, the Pirates will send a pair of pitchers to the MLB All-Star Futures Game next month at Coors Field.

JUNE 30, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Roansy Contreras Continues to Dominate Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Roansy Contreras had yet another great outing with the Altoona Curve on Tuesday evening If you’ve follo...

JUNE 17, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Excelling in Altoona Contreras limited the Seawolves to one run in seven innings Tuesday. He allowed two hits and one walk while striking out 10.

Impact The right-hander has compiled a 2.03 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 57:9 K:BB in 40 Double-A innings. In addition, he's kept opponents scoreless in four of his seven starts. Contreras, who came to Pittsburgh as part of the Jameson Taillion trade, has a chance to move to Triple-A before summer's end.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates: Roansy Contreras Climbs FanGraphs Prospect Board Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Roansy Contreras has shot up FanGraphs' prospect rankings in their newest updated list The...

JUNE 14, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates prospect Roansy Contreras 'dominating' and showing poise beyond his years in Altoona Roansy Contreras wasn’t his typically dominant, unscathed self Tuesday, and in some ways that’s a good thing. The 21-year-old right-hander.....

JUNE 10, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates farm report for June 8, 2021: Roansy Contreras stumbles in Altoona win INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 16-14) handled Nashville (Brewers), 6-1. RHP James Marvel started and allowed one run on four hits in 5.2 innings wi...

JUNE 9, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates: Examining When Roansy Contreras Could be Promoted to AAA Pittsburgh Pirates' prospect Roansy Contreras has been absolutley dominating Double-A batters, but when should we see him get promoted to Tr...

JUNE 7, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates minor-league notebook: Roansy Contreras' strong start at Altoona and 3 other pitching storylines to watch Pirates prospect Roansy Contreras, 21, has made a strong first impression. Plus, updates on Miguel Yajure, Max Kranick and Brennan Malone.

JUNE 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pirates minor-league notebook: Roansy Contreras is not too young to soar at Double A-Altoona Pirates prospect Roansy Contreras, 21, has made a strong first impression. Plus, updates on Miguel Yajure, Max Kranick and Brennan Malone.

JUNE 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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