The Pittsburgh Pirates recently made a series of roster moves, including activating right-handed starting pitcher Quinn Priester from the injured list. Priester, 23, had been sidelined with a right lat injury and had been rehabbing in Triple-A, where he had a successful stint with a 3.00 ERA in two starts.
Priester, a first-round draft pick in 2019, made his major league debut last year and has since accumulated a record of 3-8 with a 6.61 ERA over 16 games. Despite his struggles, the Pirates are hopeful that he can contribute positively to the team moving forward.
In addition to activating Priester, the Pirates also made some other moves, including optioning outfielder Edward Olivares to Triple-A Indianapolis. Olivares, 28, had been batting .224 with five home runs and 23 RBIs in his first season with the Pirates. The team is looking for him to regain his form in the minor leagues and potentially return stronger.
Left-hander Justin Bruihl also accepted an outright assignment to Indianapolis after being designated for assignment. Bruihl had a rough start to the season, allowing six earned runs in 5 2/3 innings for a 9.53 ERA. The Pirates are hoping that he can work on his game in the minors and potentially earn his way back to the majors.
These roster moves come as the Pirates look to shake things up and find ways to improve their performance on the field. With Priester back in action and other players making adjustments, the team is optimistic about what the future holds. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how these changes impact the team’s overall success as the season progresses.