The Pirates announced that they have designated four players for assignment. That list includes outfielders Alexander Canario and Ronny Simón, as well as right-handers Colin Holderman and Dauri Moreta. Additionally, Cam Devanney was released to pursue opportunities overseas. It was reported a few days ago that Devanney would be signing with the Hanshin Tigers of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.
The Bucs already had one open 40-man spot and those moves opened five more. That allowed them to select six players to the roster ahead of today’s Rule 5 deadline. Those six are first baseman/outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez, infielder Jack Brannigan, left-hander Tyler Samaniego and right-handers Wilber Dotel, Antwone Kelly and Brandan Bidois.
José Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports reported the Valdez move prior to the official announcement. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported the other five additions. Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported the guys being designated for assignment.
More to come.
Jack has 9 lives
It’s because he’s my favorite player and they don’t want to make me sad
What a fall from grace for Holderman. Moreta, too, to a much lesser extent.
Was surprised by holderman and moreta thought other pitchers deserved to be released before those two but call it on canario and Simon though
Canario is one of the worst players I’ve ever seen get regular playing time, and I’ve been watching this terrible team for decades now. Bye!!
They seemed to have no faith in Moreta when he came back. He’d do ok then get demoted after a single bad game. I think he lost a few mph off his fastball.
Holderman went down the toilet quickly. I honestly kept expecting a season ending injury but he was just bludgeoned all season long. Can’t keep trying the same thing.
After he came back this year, Moreta was continuously tossing the cement mixer slider
You cannot convince me Moreta deserves a roster spot less than Cam Sanders, Chase Shugart, or Yohan Ramirez.
Moreta’s out of options – maybe they’re hoping this is a good time to try to clear him through waivers.
Shugart is better than Holderman and Moreta.
I remember when Holderman for Vogelbach looked like it was going to haunt the Mets for years
I’m like 90% certian another team is gonna figure Holderman out. His stuff is still so good for him not to become at least a solid reliever.
I am afraid of him being the next Clay Holmes.