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Designated for assignment Madris was designated for assignment by the Rays on Tuesday.

Impact Madris was claimed off waivers by Tampa Bay in mid-September but never saw game action with the team. He played in 39 contests for the Pirates before he was waived and had a .177/.244/.265 slash line in 123 plate appearances.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Rays Madris was claimed off waivers by the Rays on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. He will report to Triple-A Durham.

Impact The Pirates designated Madris for assignment earlier this week, but the Rays apparently see something they like. He hit .294/.366/.482 with seven home runs, four steals and a 0.46 BB/K in 71 games at Triple-A but struggled with a .177 average and one home run in 123 plate appearances in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bligh Madris struggling through 'adjustment period' but still feels confident Rookie Bligh Madris was called up to play for the Pirates on June 20 and made an immediate impact. In the bottom of the second inning of tha...

AUGUST 25, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sits versus lefty Madris is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact With lefty Mike Minor taking the hill, the lefty-hitting Madris will give way to the righty-hitting Michael Chavis at first base. Madris had started in each of the past five games, going 2-for-14 with a walk and two runs.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Wednesday Madris is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact Madris is 2-for-15 with four walks and two runs through eight games in August and will take a seat for the second straight contest Wednesday. Bryan Reynolds will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Greg Allen receives a start in center field.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Madris is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Arizona.

Impact Madris is 2-for-15 with three walks and two runs through seven games in August and will head to the bench Tuesday. Michael Chavis will start at first base while Oneil Cruz rests his legs as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Madris will sit Saturday against Baltimore.

Impact Madris had started six straight games, including three at first base, though he grabbed just one hit over that stretch. Josh VanMeter will be the first baseman Saturday.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates Pipeline: After hiatus back in Triple-A, prospects ready to take over MLB roster There seems to be a promise that the Pirates’ youth will reconvene in Pittsburgh over the last couple months of the season. It really isn’t....

AUGUST 5, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Getting steady run Madris will serve as the Pirates' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact He'll get his fourth start in the last five games despite having gone hitless in 12 at-bats since getting called up from Triple-A Indianapolis last Thursday. Though the Pirates have fully embraced their rebuild and are handing several rookies steady playing time of late, Madris will still likely need to show some signs of progress at the plate to ensure he sticks in a near-everyday role for the duration of the campaign.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Years later, Madris set to take new shot at old position PITTSBURGH -- Bligh Madris hasn’t been a first baseman since he was a teenager. He was drafted as an outfielder. The grass -- from left to c...

JULY 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

Pirates recall Bligh Madris; Bryan Reynolds to paternity leave list The Pirates on Thursday recalled Bligh Madris from Triple-A Indianapolis and placed Bryan Reynolds on the paternity leave list.

JULY 28, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Bligh's delight: Madris' first MLB HR caps win PITTSBURGH -- The only person in the third-base dugout more excited than Bligh Madris was Cal Mitchell. Fresh off a three-hit performance...

JUNE 22, 2022 • MLB.COM