Pittsburgh Pirates Transactions: June 19-25

Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Injuries and inconsistent play force the Pittsburgh Pirates to continue to shuttle players between Pittsburgh and Indianapolis, but this allows Catcher Jacob Stallings to make his Major League debut. Read on for a review of all transactions in the Pirates organization from the past week:

June 19 – Catcher Tomas Morales is assigned to Indianapolis (AAA) from Bradenton (A-Advanced).

June 19 – Indianapolis (AAA) sent Left Handed Pitcher Steven Brault to the West Virginia Black Bears (Short Season A) on a rehab assignment.

June 19 – The Pirates selected the contract of Catcher Jacob Stallings from Indianapolis (AAA).

June 19 – The Pirates optioned First Baseman Jason Rogers to Indianapolis (AAA). The move was made in conjunction with the addition of Jacob Stallings to the active roster.

June 20 – Indianapolis (AAA) activated Right Handed Pitcher John Kuchno from the 7-Day Disabled List.

June 20 – The Pirates signed the following draft picks: Left Handed Pitcher Braeden Ogle, Left Handed Pitcher Jordan Jess, and Shortstop Tyler Leffler. Ogle was assigned to the GCL Pirates (Rookie). Jess was assigned to the Bristol Pirates (Rookie). Leffler was assigned to the West Virginia Black Bears (Short Season A).

June 21 – The Pirates optioned Right Handed Relief Pitcher Curtis Partch to Indianapolis (AAA).

June 21 – The Pirates signed the following draft picks: Right Handed Pitcher Robbie Coursel, Right Handed Pitcher Pasquale Mazzocoli, and Right Handed Pitcher Matt Eckelman. All were assigned to the Bristol Pirates (Rookie).

June 21 – The Pirates recalled Right Handed Pitcher Wilfredo Boscan from Indianapolis (AAA).

June 22 – Right Handed Pitcher Jhondaniel Medina is assigned to Indianapolis (AAA) from Altoona (AA).

June 22 – The Pirates optioned Right Handed Pitcher Wilfredo Boscan to Indianapolis (AAA).

June 24 – The Pirates recalled Left Handed Relief Pitcher Kyle Lobstein from Indianapolis (AAA).

June 24 – The Pirates activated Right Handed Pitcher Juan Nicasio from the Restricted List.

June 24 – The Pirates selected the contract of Left Fielder Adam Frazier from Indianapolis (AAA).

June 24 – The Pirates designated Second Baseman Cole Figueroa for assignment. This move was made in conjunction with the additions of Kyle Lobstein, Juan Nicasio, and Adam Frazier to the active roster. 

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June 24 – The Pirates designated Right Handed Relief Pitcher Jorge Rondon for assignement. This move was made in conjunction with the additions of Kyle Lobstein, Juan Nicasio, and Adam Frazier to the active roster.

June 24 – The Pirates optioned Catcher Jacob Stallings to Indianapolis (AAA). This move was made in conjunction with the additions of Kyle Lobstein, Juan Nicasio, and Adam Frazier to the active roster.

June 25 – Altoona (AA) sent Right Handed Pitcher David Whitehead to the Bristol Pirates (Rookie) on a rehab assignment.

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June 25 – Catcher Tomas Morales is assigned to Bradenton (A-Advanced) from Indianapolis (AAA).

June 25 – Indianapolis (AAA) places Right Handed Pitcher Trevor Williams on the temporarily inactive list.

*Information courtesy of pirates.com and milb.com