ROANSY CONTRERAS NEWS

Derek Shelton says Pirates will use Roansy Contreras as a reliever ST. LOUIS — Deciding to call up Roansy Contreras was the easy part. Not only is he the Pirates’ fifth-best prospect and someone with terrifi...

APRIL 9, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Will stretch out in bullpen While Contreras will be used out of the bullpen initially, the team will keep him on close to a starter's schedule and try to use him for multiple innings as he gets stretched out,...

Impact Contreras is arguably the most talented pitcher on the active roster, so he will eventually join the rotation, but the Pirates were going to have to monitor his innings regardless, so starting him off in a multi-inning relief role while keeping him on a starter's schedule makes sense. While his future is bright, we shouldn't assume the Pirates will keep him up in the majors all season.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Relief role likely Contreras is expected to pitch out of the bullpen after being recalled by the Pirates on Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Contreras was recalled after Duane Underwood (hamstring) was forced to the injured list. He's served exclusively as a starter throughout his minor-league career and projects to remain in that role in the long term. However, the team will stick with JT Brubaker, Mitch Keller, Jose Quintana, Zach Thompson and Bryse Wilson as the current starting rotation to open the 2022 campaign. Even so, with the exception of Keller and Brubaker, there's likely to be plenty of variability to the starting five throughout the campaign in Pittsburgh, so odds are Contreras will get his chance as a starter at some point.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to big leagues Contreras was recalled by the Pirates on Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Contreras is one of the Pirates' top pitching prospects. He was called up for a single three-inning start last September but otherwise has only made one other start above Double-A. He was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis in late March but will be back for another opportunity already. Exactly what his role will be is unclear. Reliever Duane Underwood (hamstring) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. Contreras could work out of the bullpen in his place or enter the rotation and push a different pitcher to that role.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB 2022: J-Rod, Torkelson lead early Rookie of the Year contenders

On the eve of the 2022 season, Jake Mintz provides some new names fans will want to know in his list of ROY contenders.

APRIL 7, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Q&A with Pirates pitching coach Oscar Marin: 'We're gonna see more creativity' Marin's thoughts on the "fluid" staff, when Roansy Contreras and Miguel Yajure might arrive and who might fit as an opener.

APRIL 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pirates option Roansy Contreras to Class AAA, reassign four relievers to minors BRADENTON, Fla. — A little more than a week into spring training games, the Pirates chopped their roster down again Saturday. Most notably,...

MARCH 26, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sent down Saturday Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Contreras made two Grapefruit League appearances early in camp and allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two in three innings. He spent most of last season at Double-A Altoona but should begin the 2022 campaign at the Triple-A level.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Relationship between pitchers Jose Quintana and Roansy Contreras could be crucial to Pirates' success Jose Quintana and Roansy Contreras could be linked by more than where their lockers are situated in the Pirates clubhouse at LECOM Park.

MARCH 21, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Nick Gonzales, Roansy Contreras highlight Pirates' Arizona Fall League participants The Pirates will send seven players to the Arizona Fall League. It’s an interesting group, headlined by Nick Gonzales and Roansy Contreras.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates GM Cherington: "seeds" planted to grow future winner

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says he is seeing signs of improvement at the major-league level

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Steele cruises, Cubs send Pirates to 100th loss in 9-0 rout

Justin Steele breezed through seven shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs scored six runs in the second inning Thursday night, beating Pittsburgh 9-0 and sending the Pirates to thei...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact The 21-year-old made his MLB debut Wednesday, tossing three scoreless innings against the Cubs while striking out four. He's one of the Pirates higher ranking prospects, setting up a chance to be a part of the 2022 roster. Tanner Anderson had his contract selected Thursday and will take his spot on the roster.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates fast five: Ke'Bryan Hayes is done, Roansy Contreras gets started, and Bryan Reynolds is your MVP On the day when a prized pitching prospect debuted, another wrist injury put Ke'Bryan Hayes on the shelf for the rest of the season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Solid in big-league debut Contreras allowed three hits and a walk with four strikeouts in three innings, taking a no-decision versus the Cubs on Wednesday.

Impact Contreras made a strong first impression in his first major-league start, although the Cubs' offense isn't a huge threat. The right-hander had a solid year in the minors with a 2.64 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 58 innings across 13 starts between Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis. The 21-year-old only made one Triple-A appearance, so he may begin the 2022 season there; however, a strong start to the season could see him quickly rise to the big leagues again.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roansy Contreras gives a tantalizing taste of potential in Pirates' loss to Cubs You have to take the good news in moderation with the 2021 Pirates. Right-hander Roansy Contreras, the team’s No. 6 prospect on MLB Pipeline...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Contreras 3 RBIs, Cubs beat Pirates, end 7-game losing skid

Willson Contreras drove in all of the Cubs’ run as Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to end a seven-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Activated for MLB debut The Pirates recalled Contreras from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Pittsburgh moved third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) to the 10-day injured list to open up a spot on the 28-man active roster for Contreras, who will be making his MLB debut at PNC Park. Acquired in January in the deal that sent Jameson Taillon to the Yankees, Contreras dazzled between stops at Indianapolis and Double-A Altoona this season, submitting a 2.64 ERA while striking out 35 percent of the batters he faced. Since Contreras hasn't covered more than five innings in any minor-league outing since June 22, the Pirates may not allow him to work deep enough into Wednesday's start to qualify for the win, regardless of how well he performs.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hendricks scheduled to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Wednesday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Roansy Contreras

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago's skid reaches seven games

Colin Moran hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 6 prospect Contreras to debut Wed. PITTSBURGH -- The most anticipated pitching callup of the season for the Pirates is finally here. Manager Derek Shelton said the team intend...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • MLB.COM

Confirmed as Wednesday's starter Contreras will start Wednesday against the Cubs, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The move was rumored earlier in the day Tuesday but has since been confirmed. The 21-year-old has had an impressive season in the upper minors, striking out 35.0 percent of opposing batters and walking just 5.6 percent en route to a 2.64 ERA, though just one of his 13 starts came at the Triple-A level.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roansy Contreras expected to make MLB debut Wednesday at PNC Park Roansy Contreras, the Pirates’ second-best pitching prospect, is expected to make his MLB debut Wednesday against the Cubs at PNC Park.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Recall imminent? The Pirates may recall Contreras to start Wednesday's game against the Cubs, according to Hector Gomez.

Impact The team has not made an announcement regarding Contreras, so we'll have to wait for the move to become official. If the right-hander is recalled, then he has a decent matchup at home against the Cubs. One of the team's top pitching prospects, Contreras has compiled a 2.64 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 58 innings split between Double-A and Triple-A in 2021. He also features an impressive 82:13 K:BB. Contreras missed time this summer with a forearm muscle strain and will likely be on a short leash, if he does make his MLB debut Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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