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Pirates Designate Troy Stokes For Assignment

By Anthony Franco | January 24, 2021 at 2:24pm CDT

The Pirates are designating outfielder Troy Stokes Jr. for assignment, per Rob Biertempfel of the Athletic (Twitter link). Stokes was claimed off waivers from the Tigers earlier this month.

Pittsburgh needed to open a 40-man roster spot after today’s trade with the Yankees. Miguel Yajure and Roansy Contreras were each on New York’s 40-man; Jameson Taillon’s departure only freed space for one of those players.

Stokes, 25 next month, hasn’t yet made his MLB debut. A former fourth-round pick of the Brewers, he has bounced from Milwaukee to Detroit to Pittsburgh over the past couple years via waivers. That suggests Stokes is held in some regard by teams; indeed, the Tigers and Pirates were at the top of the league in waiver priority at the time of their respective claims. It wouldn’t be surprising if Stokes winds up claimed yet again.

In parts of six minor-league seasons, Stokes has compiled a .250/.351/.411 line while playing mostly left field. He has a pair of minor-league option years remaining. The Pirates have a week to trade Stokes, release him, or place him on outright waivers.

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  1. birdsfan415

    4 years ago

    damn, really just want him to be able to make his MLB debut

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    • BobSacamano

      4 years ago

      I agree. I was excited when the Tigers picked him off of waivers.. I would like to see him back.
      I get the fact that they want to give Christin Stewart a good look, before the cut..but, time is ticking. IMO, a player like Demmerite or maybe even Derek Hill should have been waived before Troy. Give him a chance.

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      • birdsfan415

        4 years ago

        i agree, Demeritte seems less useful to the Tigers than Stokes, hopefully a team like Baltimore, Detroit again, etc. can pick him up

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  2. BobSacamano

    4 years ago

    I’m pretty sure that OBP stat is off. I’m seeing, .250/.351/.411

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    • rangers92

      4 years ago

      No he just walks a lot

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    • Anthony Franco

      4 years ago

      Yep thanks, fixed the post!

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      Reply
  3. rangers92

    4 years ago

    The Rangers should pick him up

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  4. clemente3000

    4 years ago

    If he stick with the Pirates, he is a long shot at best.

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  5. YourDreamGM

    4 years ago

    Should get picked up. Still has a shot to be a useful player.

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  6. Whiskey and leather balls

    4 years ago

    So it was really stokes and Taillon for 4 guys. Terrible. Even if taillon never makes it back he had more upside than the 4 of them. Pirates ought to try selling high rather than the opposite

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    • Brixton

      4 years ago

      The longer you wait to deal him, his value decreases. If hes healthy, his value increases, they cancel eachother out to some degree, I guess. Unless hes a CY candidate in the first half, his value probably doesnt get much higher

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      • Whiskey and leather balls

        4 years ago

        They’ll never know will they, he could’ve pitched mediocre and fetched a better haul than this at the deadline still being under control next year why not let it play out? Not like they are going anywhere…like my tribe

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  7. 99 Captain Judge

    4 years ago

    I really hope the Pirates and their fans really enjoy being in last place this season. There really is so much to look forward to!!!

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    • Mrtwotone

      4 years ago

      Damn, that’s cold.

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    • PiratesFan1981

      4 years ago

      I hope Yanks miss the World Series again. Fine things to look forward too

      Reply
  8. letmeclearmythroat74

    4 years ago

    I am STOKED!

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  9. Vizionaire

    4 years ago

    it csm only go up from here!

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  10. Col_chestbridge

    4 years ago

    At the very least the Indians will claim him, they’ve got open 40 spots and a need for outfielders.

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