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Pirates Select Drew Maggi

By Nick Deeds | April 23, 2023 at 11:17am CDT

The Pirates announced today that they have selected the contract of infielder Drew Maggi following the placement of outfielder Bryan Reynolds on the bereavement list. To clear space on the 40-man roster, first baseman Ji Man Choi was transferred to the 60-day IL.

Reynolds has been off to a hot start this season, slashing .294/.319/.553 (125 wRC+) in 22 games this season amid rumors of extension negotiations that have spilled into the season. All that will be put on hold, of course, while Reynolds is away from the team. Players on the bereavement list can miss a minimum of three games and a maximum of seven games, meaning Reynolds can return at the earliest against the Dodgers on April 27 and at the latest against the Rays on May 2.

Choi’s transfer to the 60-day IL comes as little surprise after the Pirates announced that the first baseman would miss about two months with a strained Achilles tendon. Choi, 32 in May, struggled to open his Pirates career prior to the injury, slashing just .125/.125/.344 (16 wRC+) in nine games with 15 strikeouts in just 32 plate appearances. Prior to this season, Choi has long been a solid, consistent bat at the big league level, with a career 114 wRC+ and a 120 wRC+ as a member of the Rays from 2018-2022. Choi was acquired from the Rays by the Pirates ahead of the non-tender deadline this past November in exchange for right-hander Jack Hartman.

Maggi, 34 next month, is a journeyman who has yet to make his major league debut. Drafted by the Pirates in the fifteenth round of the 2010 draft, Maggi has since played in thirteen seasons in the minors for six different organizations, with a .254/.355/.378 slash line in 494 games at the Triple-A level. Maggi has experience at all four infield spots, both outfield corners, and has even pitched two innings during his minor league career. That Maggi is now set to get a big league opportunity after over a decade in the minors is certainly a heartwarming moment, and the Pirates shared a video of him receiving the news this morning.

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  1. Buuba ho tep

    2 years ago

    LETS GO BUCCOS

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  2. Monkey’s Uncle

    2 years ago

    So which one was Drew: gold, frankincense or myrrh?

    7
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    • Captain Dunsel

      2 years ago

      Don’t get incensed.

      5
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      • Monkey’s Uncle

        2 years ago

        You’re a wise man.

        5
        Reply
  3. HEFFERNAN

    2 years ago

    twitter.com/AltoonaCurve/status/165015138881344716…

    When Drew found out that he’s getting called up !!!!

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    • Monkey’s Uncle

      2 years ago

      Very cool moment. The manager is Callix Crabbe, who got into 21 games with the 2008 Padres and bounced around the minors for many years himself before getting there, so you know he was enjoying this as well.

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      • Mendoza Line 215

        2 years ago

        Thanks Monkey.I was impressed with the manager’s speech and take on the situation,

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  4. Redstitch108* 2

    2 years ago

    This is dfa waiting to happen. Dude was hitting .194 in AAA. May be a courtesy call up before the guy hangs ‘em up.

    1
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    • TheMan 3

      2 years ago

      It’s not exactly like Castro is lighting the offense on fire and having an additional infielder was necessary in my opinion
      And your comment isn’t what this franchise is about, Redstitch108

      They need someone who can give Hayes a break as well

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    • Buccrazy

      2 years ago

      Yep. He will be DFA the second they see someone they want on waivers.

      Reply
      • TheMan 3

        2 years ago

        he’ll be released once Reynolds returns if anything

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        • Buccrazy

          2 years ago

          At any rate, he doesn’t factor into anything after these couple games. Just a cool story.

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    • Reynaldo

      2 years ago

      He will have 3 options left. Where’s your call up to the big leagues?

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    • Brick House Coffee Tables Inc

      2 years ago

      Yeah but if he gets into a game, he will be a major leaguer forever. And he gets some perks from MLBPA as well as about $4000 a game for sitting on the bench, and meal money.

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    • Tigers3232

      2 years ago

      It’s definitely a courtesy. Looking at his stats in minors he once had decent speed but time took its toll. Does not hit for power or contact. But congratulations to him for not giving up and hopefully he gets to see some game time at MLB level.

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      • Brick House Coffee Tables Inc

        2 years ago

        He is also easy to outright back to Altoona.

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  5. Mercenary.Freddie.Freeman

    2 years ago

    @heff. I had to look that up. Guy is nearly 34 years old and he looked very surprised to get the call. Hard not to pull for a guy who has put in the work for almost a dozen years. Hopefully he gets to make a appearance in a game.

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  6. ron_karate

    2 years ago

    Give the guy one AB and I hope he gets to field at least an inning. Good for him and his family.

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  7. cornwhisperer

    2 years ago

    Looked good in spring training, seemed to be a tough out and hit the ball hard almost every time. Good for him. Perseverance pays off

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  8. PiratesFan1981

    2 years ago

    Why Maggi? Dariel Lopez or Malcom Nunez seem to be better options to platoon at 1B with Santana. Maggi is 34 years old and first time ever making it to the majors. I know Reynolds will be back within a week, but Choi on a 60 day, having Lopez or Nunez makes sense

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    • Buccrazy

      2 years ago

      They want the flexibility of the open spot still. Surprisingly enough, they finally can fill out a whole roster.

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    • JM412

      2 years ago

      They know they can DFA and retain Maggi once the 40 man roster spot is needed again. There would be a risk of losing one of those other players.

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    • Mendoza Line 215

      2 years ago

      Fan-Why Maggi?Because it a feel good story that all people oriented organizations do when possible.
      Good for him.I hope that he gets into a game and gets a hit.
      It will be a memory of a lifetime and good for the Pirates to do it.

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      • PiratesFan1981

        2 years ago

        Mondoza Line, I respect your opinions and hardly disagree with you. But I get what you’re saying but, upon injury to Santana, who do they move to 1B? Having Nunez or Lopez there, eases the bleeding

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        • Mendoza Line 215

          2 years ago

          They are clearly doing this as a courtesy and he will be sent back down after Wednesday’s game..
          Connor Joe can evidently play first base and he is the backup.
          Pirate minor leaguers are not doing well across the board and it seems that they are only promoted if justified based on their performance.

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    • Buctober 2

      2 years ago

      Dariel Lopez is out for the season (dislocated knee before the season started). Malcolm Nunez isn’t hitting, so he’s not worth a call. Connor Joe is a good defensive first baseman and can handle backup duties (plus it will get him more at-bats).

      I wouldn’t even send Maggi down when Reynolds comes back, I’d send CSN back to AAA so he can get regular at-bats. Then, call up a prospect that is deserving in a week or two and send Maggi back down. Pirates barely use their last bench player, so having Maggi, who is a good defender all over the field, in that spot isn’t a big deal.

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      • TheMan 3

        2 years ago

        Andujar is hitting.274 with 2 homers at Indy. CSN needs to be sent back to Indy and Andujar could be a replacement, as he has played 3rd and first base along with the outfield

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      • Mendoza Line 215

        2 years ago

        Buc-What you propose is a combination of the separate things that I thought would happen.It is a good idea.
        I am dismayed though that the minor leaguers have not improved and in some ways digressed,Andujar could be recalled and Burrows placed on the 60 day IL but it seems that the Pirates overvalue having CSN as a left handed hitter on the team.It does no one any good to have him sit.
        Andujar would be a second Joe in essence.
        They could also play Marcano in the outfield instead of CSN as I think that he deserves a shot at more regular playing time.

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        • cornwhisperer

          2 years ago

          Any word on how Swaggerty and Gonzalez are doing? How about Priester, Endy or Davis? Would be nice to know how the next wave is faring

          Reply
        • Mendoza Line 215

          2 years ago

          Corn- Once or twice a week I google the Indianapolis Indians stats and check on the AAA players of note.
          None of these guys now are getting stats to warrant promotion.Ortiz seems to be pitching fairly well but he does not pitch more than four innings.
          Once a quality start gets to three innings and two runs you and I go to the next open audition for pitchers and claim age discrimination if they do not sign us.

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        • cornwhisperer

          2 years ago

          There’s really no need to promote anyone right now, is there? Your news just makes it more apparent that the next wave needs the time on the farm, I guess

          Reply
        • Mendoza Line 215

          2 years ago

          No.They will give it a couple of weeks to see if anyone gets hot in AAA or gets hurt on the Pirates.

          Reply
        • Buctober 2

          2 years ago

          Gonzales is hitting decent, but still striking out too much. He also recently missed a couple of games with a hand injury.

          Swaggerty is on the IL with an illness. I think if he comes back and just hits decently he’s worth a callup to be a bench player because of his defense.

          Priester struggled in his first start, but has been really good since. He needs at least half a season in AAA as he’s still very young and working on secondary pitches.

          Endy is unfortunately injured right now. I haven’t seen how seriously, but he was in Pittsburgh for an evaluation yesterday.

          Davis is absolutely RAKING in AA and is overmatching pitching at that level. In all seriousness he could be the first one up out of the guys you named. His bat is definitely MLB ready, but defense probably isn’t. You could give Cutch more playing time in RF and DH Davis though, his power would be a big addition to the lineup.

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        • Mendoza Line 215

          2 years ago

          Buc-Let’s give Davis another month in AA,then if he is still hitting with power,move him to AAA and let him split the DH and catching duties with Endy.

          Reply
  9. DCartrow

    2 years ago

    Wake up Maggi, the Pirates have somethin’ to say to you

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    • Monkey’s Uncle

      2 years ago

      Well done.

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    • Mendoza Line 215

      2 years ago

      It’s late April and you really should be back in school.

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      • Hammerin' Hank

        2 years ago

        The morning sun, when it’s in Maggi’s face, really shows his age.

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  10. Gwynning's Anal Lover

    2 years ago

    He was solid during Spring Training and if it wasn’t for a roster crunch, probably would have made it.
    Regardless it was great watching the video, the speech, and the reaction.

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    • TheMan 3

      2 years ago

      Smith-Nijiba was solid in ST too and has been horrible during the regular season so far

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      • Mendoza Line 215

        2 years ago

        CSN is clearly not ready for the ML’s and should be optioned out to get him some playing time.
        The problem is no one in the minor leagues is a clear option to be promoted.

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        • TheMan 3

          2 years ago

          I wish Castro could be demoted, he strikes out at an alarming rate this year and he gets regular play time

          Reply
        • TheMan 3

          2 years ago

          Andujar is available, and should be switched out with Nijiba
          And with no one on, why isn’t Bae bunting for a hit?

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        • Monkey’s Uncle

          2 years ago

          Perhaps because Bae isn’t good at bunting? Not many players are anymore.

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        • TheMan 3

          2 years ago

          It’s worth a shot since he can’t garner any hits swinging the bat lately

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      • Gwynning's Anal Lover

        2 years ago

        You are right Smith-Nijiba and Maggi are the same person. Just like Hanna Montana. Notice how they never show them on camera at the same time. Just because one player isn’t having a good start means it has to stay that way or is reflective of another person.

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  11. Ace_

    2 years ago

    Bob Nutting is underrated.

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    • cornwhisperer

      2 years ago

      Nutting had about as much to do with this call up as you did

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      • DCartrow

        2 years ago

        He had absolutely Nutting to do about it?

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  12. Buccrazy

    2 years ago

    A rare class move by the pirates. He’s only going to be here a few days. They had an extra spot because of Choi. Look at it as reynolds being out day to day with an injury and the bench being one short. Hopefully they can unleash the bats and he gets some mop up duty. 0 chance of starting unless shelty gets really plastered before a game.

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  13. TheMan 3

    2 years ago

    Nutting is against starting the proverbial clock on players for their eventual arbitration
    With Maggi being 34, his arbitration possibilities are slim to none

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    • myaccount2

      2 years ago

      His arbitration possibility would be slim to none even if he were 28. It’s pretty evident he’ll be there for 3-7 days and get optioned back down unless he does something otherworldly and they decide to ride the wave until he inevitably cools off.

      I’m happy for the guy and I hope he performs well but I doubt he sticks long enough to even accrue even 1/500 worth of the service time needed to reach arbitration.

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      • Buccrazy

        2 years ago

        Look up sarcasm in the dictionary when you get a chance

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        • Hammerin' Hank

          2 years ago

          Wonder if they’ll lock him up into his free agency years?

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      • TheMan 3

        2 years ago

        I wasn’t talking about Maggi and arbitration
        Geez learn reading comprehension

        Reply
  14. bpskelly

    2 years ago

    I believe that being on an MLB active roster for 1 day allows a player to have MLBPAs health insurance for life. I’m not sure there’s a ton of other ‘benefits’ other than actually being on an MLB roster — which for most these guys is all they want — for any period of time, albeit brief.

    Bully for this guy. He’s probably back down (or waived) after a few other moves. But’s an Major Leaguer now.

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    • notagain27

      2 years ago

      There is no “life benefit” insurance plan for retired ML players. You can stay on their program, but you will have to pay for it.

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      • Brick House Coffee Tables Inc

        2 years ago

        But for a minor league grinder, knowing that he can buy into what is probably an excellent health care plan gives him a lot more post-playing career options. Especially on the entrepreneur side.

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    • TheMan 3

      2 years ago

      He was called up by the Twins a few years ago but never appeared in a game with

      Reply
  15. utah cornelius

    2 years ago

    Living the dream.

    Reply
  16. nottinghamforest13

    2 years ago

    He’s unlikely to win the MVP even though he’ll give a full effort.

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  17. User 4095290658

    2 years ago

    This team is soooo likeable. Being a Pirates fan is fun again.

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  18. Buccrazy

    2 years ago

    Watching the game and they just said reynolds is going to be back Tuesday most likely. This is going to be his only game in all likelihood.

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    • Monkey’s Uncle

      2 years ago

      If on the bereavement list, a player must miss a minimum of 3 games, not 3 days. So Reynolds might be back with the team on Tuesday but he can’t be activated then.

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  19. joew

    2 years ago

    good video. make the most of it Drew. I’m rooting for you

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  20. Ace_

    2 years ago

    Bob Nutting has around 1.3 billion reasons to move the Pirates to a new city if Pittsburgh doesn’t build a new stadium for him.

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    • User 4095290658

      2 years ago

      Why replace the most beautiful park in baseball?

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    • Treehouse22

      2 years ago

      ???

      Reply
    • TheMan 3

      2 years ago

      Ace , apparently you live in a cave

      PNC Park is annually rated one of the most beautiful parks in baseball

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    • cornwhisperer

      2 years ago

      You’re all over MLBTR today with this nonsense, Ace. I guess you’re done with your math homework

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    • joew

      2 years ago

      what the heck are you talking about? pirates are locked in Pittsburgh until ’31. Even if.. the Nuttings are from the area.. Unless they move the team to West Virginia or Forest County PA I think it is safe to say. it isn’t moving with the Nutting family as the majority owners. There are no indications the Nuttings will be selling.

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      • cornwhisperer

        2 years ago

        Check virtually any thread here today, Joe, and you’ll find Ace, with similar prose. Guess it’s better than lighting dog poop on fire, leaving it at your door, ringing the doorbell and running away

        Kids. Oy.

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  21. Bobby smac9

    2 years ago

    Good for him.

    Reply
  22. Bobcastelliniscat

    2 years ago

    Reds fan here..just wanted to say how impressed I am with the Pirates. You folks in Pittsburgh have a very good team. Good luck the rest of the way!

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  23. Mendoza Line 215

    2 years ago

    Bob-Not a lot of difference between the two teams.The chips fell for the Pirates in this series.
    The Pirates are not exactly the 1927 Yankees but I think that the Reds have pretty quickly put together a pretty good young pitching staff.I was glad that the Pirates did not see Lodolo again.I think that the Reds’ hitters have promise too.
    In other words I think that both teams have started their ways up from the bottom.
    And us long time Bucco fans appreciate classy posters from small market teams which is what you clearly are.

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  24. bapthemailman

    2 years ago

    Hope he gets at least one AB

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    • TheMan 3

      2 years ago

      he can’t be any worse than Castro

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