JARED OLIVA NEWS

Loses roster spot Oliva was designated for assignment Thursday.

Impact Oliva had already been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis, though he's now lost his grip on a roster spot with the team. Once a relatively well-regarded prospect, Oliva posted only a .249/.321/.364 line across 249 plate appearances with Indianapolis in 2021. The move makes room for Josh VanMeter, who was acquired by the Pirates on Thursday.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning season in Triple-A Oliva was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

Impact Oliva was a long shot to make the Opening Day roster with Bryan Reynolds and Ben Gamel locked into playing time and Anthony Alford out of minor-league options. Though he'll begin the season in the minors, Oliva could become an option for the big-league club if injuries, trades or poor performance occur among any of the team's outfield options.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stallings' RBI in 9th sends Pirates to 3-2 win over Phillies

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AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Oliva was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Oliva shifted to a bench role recently, and he had started just two games since the All-Star break. In nine appearances during that time, the 25-year-old went 3-for-13 with two runs and an RBI. He should see more consistent playing time in the minors, while Hoy Park will take his place on the active roster.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks finish sweep of Pirates with 6-4 victory

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JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves into bench role Oliva is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Oliva had started in four of the Pirates' final six games before the All-Star break, but he's been on the bench for three straight contests to kick off the second half. The 25-year-old looks like he'll be limited to a depth role in the outfield now that Gregory Polanco (hip) is healthy again.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag Friday Oliva went 1-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 13-4 loss to the Mets.

Impact Oliva doubled, stole third and scored on an Adam Frazier single in the fifth inning. With Gregory Polanco (hip) and Ka'ai Tom (back) on the injured list, Oliva has seen semi-consistent playing time in July. He's hitting just .125 with two doubles, an RBI, a run scored and steal while striking out eight times in 26 plate appearances so far.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds' walk-off walk gives Pirates 2-1 win over Braves

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JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets another outfield start Oliva went 0-for-2 with a walk in Sunday's 2-0 win over Milwaukee.

Impact With Gregory Polanco nursing an injury, Oliva started all three weekend games in right field. He went 1-for-11 with his first RBI while striking out six times. While the 26-year-old wasn't particularly impressive, he could see regular playing time if injuries strike any of the three outfield starters ahead of him.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Narváez, García, Peterson lead Brewers to 11th straight win

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JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burnes cruises, Brewers top Bucs for 9th straight win

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JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates place 1B Colin Moran on 10-day IL with fractured left hand, recall OF Jared Oliva The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Colin Moran on the 10-day injured list with fracture in his left hand, the latest setback for the first basema...

JULY 1, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Receives promotion The Pirates recalled Oliva from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Colin Moran (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The addition of Oliva provides some extra depth for the Pittsburgh outfield, but the 25-year-old won't necessarily have a path to an everyday role while he's up with the big club. He hit .167/.231/.229 across 52 plate appearances at Triple-A this season.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Making up for lost time Oliva is 4-for-20 with one stolen base since making his season debut for Triple-A Indianapolis on June 12.

Impact While an oblique injury in April cost him the first two months of 2021, he still has a chance to salvage his season. Pittsburgh has struggled to find consistency in left field and Oliva figures to receive a big-league audition this summer -- provided he showcases the skills that made him a prospect in the first place. Oliva holds a minor-league slash line of .273/.347/.399 with 15 homers and 85 stolen bases in little over three seasons.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 18, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Returning from injury Oliva (oblique) joined Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Oliva missed the first month and change of the minor-league season with a left oblique strain, but is now set to join the Triple-A roster. It's not entirely clear if he'll be officially activated for Indianapolis' Friday game, but that move figures to come in the next couple days. If the outfielder is able to get off to a hot start at the plate, he could be a candidate for a major-league call-up in the near future.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back in June Oliva (oblique) is expected to begin full baseball activities in 4-to-6 weeks, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports

Impact The outfielder has yet to appear in a game this year after beginning the season in Florida working on his offense before joining Pittsburgh's taxi squad a couple weeks ago. Oliva recorded three hits in 16 at-bats as a rookie in 2020.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 28, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Rob Biertempfel: Pirates OF Jared Oliva sustained a left... - The Athletic Pirates OF Jared Oliva sustained a left, internal oblique strain late last week, according to the Pirates, and will be out at least four wee...

APRIL 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out with oblique strain Oliva is dealing with a left oblique strain and will be out of action for four weeks, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact Oliva had at least an outside shot to crack the Opening Day roster, but it now looks as though his season debut won't come for quite a while. Once he gets healthy, he'll still have to prove himself at the Triple-A level before pushing for a spot on the active roster. He won't get the chance to start that process until late May at the soonest.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joining taxi squad Oliva is at the Pirates' alternate training site and will be on the taxi squad for the upcoming road trip that begins Friday in Milwaukee, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Oliva and Cole Tucker were kept in extended spring training rather than heading straight to the alternate site to work on offensive skill development. The Pirates have gotten very little from Anthony Alford and Dustin Fowler in center field, so Oliva could soon get a chance to make a run at that job.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned off roster Oliva was optioned off the Pirates' active roster Monday.

Impact Oliva appeared to be in the mix for an Opening Day roster spot and potentially a starting role, but his .143/.217/.333 line through 10 spring games likely didn't help his chances. He'll head to the minors for now but could push for a job sometime later this season. The move could open up starts for Anthony Alford or Cole Tucker.

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Wednesday Oliva hit his first homer of the spring in Wednesday's loss to the Yankees.

Impact He has two hits in six spring at-bats, seeing less time in the outfield than competition like Brian Goodwin. Oliva has seen time in both center and right thus far. At 25, he's the youngest of the team's current cast of bubble outfielders. Chances are that Oliva will start 2021 in Triple-A, but he'll be on the shortlist for a recall. In three minor-league campaigns, he's hit .274 and averaged 28 stolen bases, making him one to watch.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 11, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

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MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS