Pittsburgh Pirates Set to Host Milwaukee Brewers as Roster Changes

By Marty Leap | Jul 27, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 24: Ben Gamel #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts after hitting an RBI single in the top of the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 24, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NY – JULY 10: Rodolfo Castro #64 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in action against the New York Mets during the second game of a double header at Citi Field on July 10, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

Other roster moves are coming

Even if the Pittsburgh Pirates do not swing another trade before the end of this series, which seems unlikely, more roster moves need to be made. If nothing else, Frazier and Holmes will need to be replaced on the active roster.

The replacement for Frazier appears to be an easy decision. Rodolfo Castro should get the call to replace Frazier on the active roster. Hopefully, this will include Castro playing every day down the stretch for the Pirates.

With replacing Holmes thinks get trickier. Lefty Dillon Peters and righty Cody Ponce could be options to replace Holmes as both are on the 40-man roster. If either are healthy, Sam Howard or Chase De Jong could return from the IL as well.

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Max Kranick could also be re-added to the roster. Especially if the Pirates do find themselves in need of starting pitching help. No matter how things shake out it will be worth watching for Pirate fans.

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