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Rejoins Bucs on MiLB deal Harbin (lat) re-signed with the Pirates on a minor-league deal Saturday.

Impact Pittsburgh added Harbin to its 40-man roster over the winter, but he has yet to pitch this season after suffering a right lat strain early in spring training. The Pirates designated Harbin for assignment in late April and then released him once he cleared waivers, but the right-handed reliever found his way back to the organization and will pitch out of the Triple-A Indianapolis bullpen once he's back to full health.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Pirates designated Harbin (lat) for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Chris Devenski. Harbin was placed on the 60-day injured list at Triple-A Indianapolis earlier this month with a right lat strain and it's unclear when he might be ready to pitch again. The injury could affect his appeal on waivers.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down at Triple-A Triple-A Indianapolis placed Harbin (lat) on its 60-day injured list March 18.

Impact Harbin was shut down early in spring training with a right lat strain and will be out for at least the first two months of the Triple-A campaign while he recovers from the injury. Pittsburgh added Harbin to its 40-man roster over the winter after he finished 2025 with a 4.69 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 92:46 K:BB in 63.1 innings across three minor-league levels.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Harbin (lat) to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

Impact Harbin isn't expected to resume throwing until at least early April after he sustained a right teres major muscle tear early in camp, so his demotion to Triple-A was fully anticipated. Indianapolis is likely to place Harbin on its 7-day injured list shortly before the International League season gets underway.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with lat injury Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Monday that Harbin has been diagnosed with a lat injury and will be shut down from throwing for six weeks before being...

Impact Harbin suffered an injury to his teres major muscle early in camp and won't have the chance to compete for a spot in the Pirates' Opening Day bullpen this spring. The Pirates added the 24-year-old right-hander to the 40-man roster over the winter after he turned in a 4.69 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 92:46 K:BB in 63.1 innings between three minor-league levels in 2025. Expect Harbin to be optioned to minor-league camp in the coming weeks before opening the season on Triple-A Indianapolis' injured list.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Pirates selected Harbin's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Harbin began 2025 at High-A Greensboro but managed to reach Triple-A Indianapolis by season's end, and he'll now begin the offseason by securing a place on Pittsburgh's 40-man roster. The 24-year-old righty figures to have an outside chance to make the Pirates' Opening Day roster, but considering he gave up 17 earned runs in just 13.1 innings at Indianapolis, the team may look to get him more reps in Triple-A before letting him make his MLB debut.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates farm report for Aug. 20, 2025: Nick Dombkowski, 2 Indy relievers throw 3-hit shutout INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 71-50) blanked Syracuse (Mets), 6-0, with three pitchers combining on a three-hit shutout. LHP Nick Dombkowski (2-5,...

AUGUST 21, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Promoted to Triple-A Harbin was promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Anthony Murphy of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Harbin has posted a 3.66 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 31 strikeouts over 19.2 innings in 14 appearances with Double-A Altoona this season. The right-hander boasts a fastball that can reach triple-digits, and if he can further develop his control, there's no reason why Harbin couldn't be a valuable member of the Pirates' bullpen down the road.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to Triple-A Harbin was promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Anthony Murphy of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Harbin has posted a 3.66 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 31 strikeouts over 19.2 innings in 14 appearances with Double-A Altoona this season. The right-hander boasts a fastball that can reach triple-digits, and if he can further develop his control, there's no reason Harbin can't be a valuable member of the Pirates' bullpen down the road.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE