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May 9, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage (L) talks with starting pitcher Vance Worley (46) in the dugout before Worley faces the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
May 9, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage (L) talks with starting pitcher Vance Worley (46) in the dugout before Worley faces the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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A.J. Schugel, RHP, Age 26
On January 19, 2016 the Pirates claimed Schugel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners

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Schugel made his major league debut last year on April 12 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.   He allowed 13 runs, five earned in five appearances for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015.According to Pirates general manager Neal Huntington, “A.J. is a guy that can run up a fastball in the low- to mid-90s, a solid fastball,” and “We like the changeup a lot. We think there may be a little bit more breaking ball to come.” 

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