YASMANI GRANDAL NEWS

Leaving Red Sox, likely to retire Grandal is likely to be granted his release from the Red Sox in the coming days and is expected to retire from professional baseball, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Grandal remained unsigned throughout the winter before catching on with the Red Sox on a minor-league deal in mid-April. He reported to Triple-A Worcester and was hopeful to eventually earn a look with the big club, but despite slashing a respectable .256/.372/.397 over 94 plate appearances, Grandal was bypassed for a promotion while the Red Sox were content to proceed with Carlos Narvaez and Connor Wong as their two catchers. Worcester has placed the 36-year-old on its restricted list, so he won't count toward the roster until he's officially released. A two-time All-Star, Grandal spent parts of 13 seasons in the big leagues from 2012 through 2024 with the Padres, Dodgers, Brewers, White Sox and Pirates, slashing .236/.345/.424 with 194 home runs, 592 RBI and 535 runs.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Signs minors deal with Boston Grandal signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Grandal spent all of last year with the Pirates, where he slashed .228/.304/.400 with nine homers and 27 RBI across 243 plate appearances. The Red Sox are a bit short on catcher depth now that Connor Wong (finger) is on the IL, so they'll bring in Grandal to give them a bit more security behind the plate. The 36-year-old veteran will presumably report to Triple-A Worcester and may be able to earn a big-league spot with a hot start in the minors.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs ninth homer Grandal went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Yankees.

Impact The veteran catcher got the Pirates' offense going with a solo shot off Luis Gil in the second inning, one of five long balls by Pittsburgh on the afternoon. It's Grandal's first multi-hit performance since Aug. 21, and first three-hit effort since Aug. 4. On the season, the 35-year-old sports a .228/.304/.400 slash line with nine homers and 27 RBI in 215 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs ninth homer Grandal went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Yankees.

Impact The veteran catcher got the Pirates' offense going with a solo shot off Luis Gil in the second inning, one of five long balls by Pittsburgh on the afternoon. It's Grandal's first multi-hit performance since Aug. 21, and his first three-hit effort since Aug. 4. On the season, the 35-year-old sports a .228/.304/.400 slash line with nine homers and 27 RBI in 215 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Skenes 2 perfect innings in Bronx debut, Yankees clinch AL home field despite 9-4 loss to Pirates

Paul Skenes pitched two perfect innings in his Yankee Stadium debut and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit five homers, including four off rookie Luis Gil, in a 9-4 win, New York (93-68) l...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Ortiz pitches seven strong innings as Pirates cool off NL Central champion Brewers 2-1

Liover Peguero slashed a two-run double, Luis Ortiz pitched seven strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Grandal homers, Gonzales gets an RBI single in the 8th to push Pittsburgh past St. Louis 3-2

Yasmani Grandal homered, Nick Gonzales drove in the winning run with a single in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 to snap a three-game...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Starting, but likely to lose work Grandal will start at catcher and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Though he's included in the starting nine Monday, Grandal is expected to move into the No. 2 role at catcher after the Pirates reinstated top backstop Joey Bart from the injured list Friday. Grandal is slashing .333/.469/.569 since the beginning of August, but his .681 OPS on the season still lags well behind Bart's mark of .848.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight-game hitting streak Grandal went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact Grandal has started seven of 12 games behind the plate since Joey Bart (hamstring) went down, and he's enjoyed a productive two-week stretch. He has an eight-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 9-for-24 with a pair of homers, four RBI and six runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates bring 1-0 series lead over Nationals into game 2

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Pirates start 4-game series at home against the Nationals

The Pittsburgh Pirates start a four-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Taking seat Sunday Grandal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Grandal will hit the bench for a second straight day as the Pirates give youngster Henry Davis another turn behind the dish. The two will likely be deployed in a fairly even timeshare behind the plate during the final month of the season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Grandal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Grandal will hit the bench for a second straight day as the Pirates give youngster Henry Davis another turn behind the dish. The two will likely be deployed in a fairly even timeshare behind the plate during the final month of the season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Grandal isn't in Pittsburgh's lineup for Saturday's game versus Cleveland.

Impact Grandal has put together a nice six-game hitting streak, during which he's 7-for-20 with two homers, three RBI and five runs scored. However, he'll give way to Henry Davis behind the plate, who will bat ninth while catching for Luis Ortiz.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Grandal isn't in Pittsburgh's lineup for Saturday's game versus Cleveland.

Impact Grandal has put together a nice six-game hitting streak, during which he's 7-for-20 with two homers, three RBI and five runs scored. However, he'll sit Saturday in favor of Henry Davis, who will bat ninth while catching for Luis Ortiz.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Guardians

The Pittsburgh Pirates head into the matchup with the Cleveland Guardians after losing four straight games

AUGUST 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Pirates bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Guardians

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to end their three-game skid with a win against the Cleveland Guardians

AUGUST 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Pirates take on the Cubs after Cruz's 4-hit game

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Chicago Cubs after Oneil Cruz's four-hit game on Tuesday

AUGUST 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Dansby Swanson hits slam, Cubs steal eight bases and pound out 21 hits in an 18-8 win over Pirates

Dansby Swanson hit a grand slam to cap an eight-run sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs had eight stolen bases – their most in a game in more than 100 years -- on the way to an 18-8...

AUGUST 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Jason Mackey: Luis Ortiz, Yasmani Grandal have made positive turns. But the Pirates still need more The Pirates have seen plenty change. As September approaches, they’ll need the evolutions to continue.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Launches walk-off homer Grandal went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 4-3 win over the Reds.

Impact Grandal came up to the plate with one out and a runner on first during the bottom of the ninth after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout to start the day. He delivered a two-run home run off Alexis Diaz, walking it off for the Pirates. The long ball was Grandal's third in his last five games, a stretch where he's 6-for-19 with three runs and four RBI.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yasmani Grandal hits walk-off HR as Pirates top Reds Yasmani Grandal hit a walk-off two-run home run to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win and claim the series against the visiting Cincin...

AUGUST 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yasmani Grandal hits walk-off HR as Pirates top Reds Yasmani Grandal hit a walk-off two-run home run to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win and claim the series against the visiting Cincin...

AUGUST 25, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Yasmani Grandal hits walk-off HR as Pirates top Reds Yasmani Grandal hit a walk-off two-run home run to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win and claim the series against the visiting Cincin...

AUGUST 25, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Luis Ortiz overcomes shaky start for 6 shutout frames, Yasmani Grandal homers to lead Pirates to walk-off win against Reds Luis Ortiz’s inclination for early-start woes have been frequent in recent weeks. Ortiz gave up three straight no-doubt solo shots in the fi...

AUGUST 25, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM