ROANSY CONTRERAS NEWS

Solid in first win Contreras (1-0) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over 5.2 innings in a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out two.

Impact The 23-year-old right-hander wasn't dominant, managing only five swinging strikes among his 78 pitches, but he got the job done in Fenway Park. Contreras posted solid numbers last year in his first extended look at big-league hitters, and the Pirates are counting on him to emerge as a rotation stalwart this season. He sets up for a high-risk, high-reward two-step next week, beginning with a home start against the Astros before a weekend series in St. Louis.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ji Hwan Bae's 1st career homer helps Pirates top Red Sox 4-1

Ji Hwan Bae hit his first career homer, Bryan Reynolds went deep for the third time in two games and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1

APRIL 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Pirates bring 1-0 series advantage over Red Sox into game 2

The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Boston Red Sox with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Ranking MLB's best 26-and-under pitchers

After ranking all 30 MLB organizations by their 26-and-under talent, here are our top-26 young pitchers.

MARCH 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Set for steady rotation role Contreras will be in the rotation for the entire 2023 season, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Contreras spent the majority of the 2022 season in Pittsburgh, but he was used inconsistently. Despite pitching out of the rotation for much of the campaign, he was limited to fewer than five innings of work in 10 of his 21 appearances. Even so, between Triple-A Indianapolis and his work in the majors, Contreras complied 129.1 frames, so he could reasonably throw as many as 150 innings in 2023 so long as he maintains his health.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. 13 Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates' impressive group of young players begins with a pair of big-league infielders — and extends much further.

MARCH 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Pirates sign former Phillies pitcher to bolster starting rotation The newcomer joins a rotation that includes Mitch Keller, J.T. Brubaker, Roansy Contreras and potentially Johan Oviedo or Luis Ortiz, among...

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Amid the losses, Pirates believe end of overhaul is in sight

The Pittsburgh Pirates believe they are nearing the end of their top-to-bottom rebuild despite another 100-loss season

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Pujols has 2 more RBIs, Cardinals beat Pirates 8-7 in 10

Albert Pujols drove in two more runs and the St. Louis Cardinals went on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in 10 innings Tuesday night

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact After allowing multiple runs in each of his last three starts, Contreras will finish the 2022 season in the minors. He put up a 3.79 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in the majors this season and will likely be back on the major league roster to start 2023. JT Brubaker (arm) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another short outing Contreras did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks over three innings against the Cardinals. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact For the fourth consecutive start, the rookie failed to reach five innings, coming as a bit of a surprise after he reached that mark in each of his previous six starts. It is possible the Pirates are simply limiting the 22-year-old's innings as he has now thrown 129.1 innings across all levels this season and averaged just 61.5 pitches over his last four starts, including his 50 Sunday, after averaging 91.0 in his previous six. Contreras is 5-5 with a 3.79 ERA this season.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols hits 702nd HR, ties Ruth in RBIs, Cardinals lose 7-5

Albert Pujols slammed his 702nd career home run and drove in three runs in the Cardinals' 7-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hits 702nd homer

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hit his 702nd career homer in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates play the Cardinals looking to stop road slide

The Pittsburgh Pirates travel to the St. Louis Cardinals looking to end an eight-game road losing streak

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Pujols, Dickerson help Cardinals rout Pirates 13-3

Albert Pujols hit a two-run single and Corey Dickerson had a grand slam in a six-run first inning to help the NL Central champion St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Yields two runs in short outing Contreras pitched four innings Monday, allowing two runs on two hits and no walks while striking out two batters and taking a no-decision against Cincinnati.

Impact Contreras surrendered a run in each of the first and third innings but allowed only two total baserunners across four frames. A 50-minute rain delay halted play in the bottom of the fourth, and the Pirates opted to not have the rookie right-hander warm back up and return. Contreras consequently failed to complete five innings for the third straight start, though this was an improvement over his previous outing, when he gave up six runs over 4.2 frames. Aside from a few blow-ups, he's shown promise this season, posting a 3.72 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 86:37 K:BB over 92 innings.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suwinski double keys 4-run 7th, Pirates beat Reds 8-3

Jack Suwinski hit a two-run double to key a four-run seventh inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Cincinnati Reds 8-3

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates take on the Reds in first of 3-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Wisdom hits 25th homer, Cubs pull away from Pirates 8-3

Patrick Wisdom hit a three-run homer and Adrian Sampson tossed six efficient innings as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Hit hard in loss Contreras (5-5) took the loss Wednesday, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings against the Yankees. He struck out 10.

Impact The Yankees hit Contreras hard Wednesday, as five of the six hits he surrendered went for extra bases. However, most of the damage came via an Oswaldo Cabrera grand slam in the first inning as he allowed just two runs after that point. He recorded double-digit punchouts for the first time this season, and Wednesday marks the first time that he has allowed more than two runs since Aug. 17. He will take a 3.68 ERA into his next start.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees, Pirates lineups Wednesday: Aaron Judge leadoff, Luis Severino vs. Roansy Contreras (9/21/22) Here are the lineups for the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • NJ.COM

Reynolds leads Pirates against the Yankees after 4-hit game

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the New York Yankees after Bryan Reynolds had four hits against the Yankees on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Judge's 60th homer sparks 5-run 9th, Yanks stun Pirates 9-8

Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run and Giancarlo Stanton followed minutes later with a game-ending grand slam, completing the New York Yankees’ stunning five-run, ninth-inning rally...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

On limited pitch count Contreras allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks while striking out three across four innings Wednesday against the Reds. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Contreras was pulled after only 55 pitches as the Pirates seek to manage his workload. He was effective during his time on the mound, racking up nine swinging strikes and nine called strikes. Since being recalled to the majors Aug. 17, Contreras has maintained a 2.43 ERA and 24:13 K:BB across 34.1 innings. He's also worked at least six innings in three of those six outings, though he may continue to get yanked early in appearances down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three C's — Cruz, Castro and Contreras — steal show; Pirates complete sweep of Cincinnati CINCINNATI — As Pirates players walked back and forth with plates of breakfast and others prepared for batting practice Wednesday morning, O...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM