Pittsburgh Pirates Transactions: June 12-18

Jun 14, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Read on for an overview of the past week’s transactions in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization:

The transaction log this week is filled with the signing of draft picks, more upheaval in the Pirates’ bullpen, and the promotion of two former first round picks.

June 14 – Right Handed Relief Pitcher Miguel Rosario is assigned to Altoona (AA) from Bradenton (A-Advanced)

June 14 – Indianapolis activated Left Handed Relief Pitcher Robert Zarate from the 7-Day Disabled List.

June 14 – The Pirates place Right Handed Pitcher Gerrit Cole on the 15-Day Disabled List with a Right Triceps strain retroactive to June 11. Cole had been removed from his previous start on June 10.

June 14 – The Pirates recalled Right Handed Pitcher Jameson Taillon from Indianapolis (AAA).

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June 15 – Indianapolis (AAA) placed Right Handed Relief Pitcher John Kuchno on the 7-Day Disabled List.

June 15 – Right Handed Relief Pitcher Dovydas Neverauskas is assigned to Indianapolis (AAA) from Altoona (AA).

June 15 – The Pittsburgh Pirates outrighted Right Handed Relief Pitcher Trey Haley to Indianapolis (AAA). Haley had previously been Designated for Assignment on June 11.

June 15 – The Pittsburgh Pirates signed the following draft picks: Cam Vieaux (LHP), Brent Gibbs (C), Blake Cederlind (RHP), Brandon Bingel (RHP), Danny Beddes (RHP), Clark Eagan (OF), Kevin Mahala (IF), Matt Diorio (OF), Dylan Prohoroff (RHP), Will Craig (3B). Vieaux, Bingel, Beddes, Eagan, Mahala, Diorio, Prohoroff, and Craig were assigned to the West Virginia Black Bears (Short Season A) and Gibbs and Cederlind were assigned to the Bristol Pirates (Rookie).

June 16 – The Pirates signed the following draft picks: Stephen Alemais (SS), Arden Pabst (C), Hunter Owen (OF), Matt Anderson (RHP), and Matt Frawley (RHP). All were assigned to the West Virginia Black Bears (Short Season A).

June 17 – Right Handed Relief Pitcher Guido Knudson is released by Indianapolis (AAA).

June 17 – The Pittsburgh Pirates signed the following draft picks: Garrett Brown (OF), Geoff Hartlieb (RHP), Adam Oller (RHP), Travis MacGregor (RHP), John Pomeroy (RHP). Brown, Hartlieb, Oller, and Pomeroy were assigned to the Bristol Pirates (Rookie) and MacGregor was assigned to the GCL Pirates (Rookie).

June 18 – Shortstop Kevin Newman is assigned to Altoona (AA) from Bradenton (A-Advanced).

June 18 – Outfielder Austin Meadows is assigned to Indianapolis (AAA) from Altoona (AA).

June 18 – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Right Handed Pitcher Juan Nicasio on the Restricted List for personal reasons.

June 18 – The Pittsburgh Pirates Designated Left Handed Relief Pitcher Cory Luebke for Assignment.

June 18 – The Pirates optioned Right Handed Relief Pitcher Rob Scahill to Indianapolis (AAA).

June 18 – The Pirates selected the contract of Right Handed Relief Pitcher Jorge Rondon from Indianapolis (AAA) and added him to the active roster.

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June 18 – The Pirates recalled First Baseman Jason Rogers from Indianapolis (AAA).

June 18 – The Pirates recalled Right Handed Relief Pitcher Curtis Partch from Indianapolis (AAA).

*Information courtesy of pirates.com and milb.com