MARCH 7, 2021•TRIBLIVE.COM
Pirates acquire former heralded pitching prospect Duane Underwood Jr. from CubsPittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington continued to add arms to the organizational pitching pool by trading for former heralded p...
DFA'd by PittsburghFulmer was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Sunday.
ImpactThe 27-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Pirates back in September, but he apparently didn't show enough early in camp to maintain his spot on the 40-man roster. Fulmer could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
MARCH 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Pirates acquire RHP Underwood in trade with Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. in a trade with the Chicago CubsMARCH 7, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates acquire pitcher Duane Underwood Jr. from CubsUnderwood Jr., 26, was a second-round pick of Chicago in 2012 and made his MLB debut in 2018.
MARCH 7, 2021•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Shipped to PittsburghUnderwood was acquired by the Pirates from the Cubs on Sunday in exchange for prospect Shendrik Apostel.
ImpactThe right-hander was designated for assignment by the Cubs last week and will get a fresh start in the NL Central with the Pirates. Underwood appeared in 17 games last season and had a 5.66 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB over 20.2 innings.
MARCH 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Exits with hamstring tightnessNewman was removed from Sunday's spring game against the Orioles with left hamstring tightness, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
ImpactThe 27-year-old went 2-for-2 with a double, a run and two RBI before leaving the game. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but even if it's a minor issue Newman figures to take it easy for a couple days.
MARCH 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Gregory Polanco wants to see Oneil Cruz shine in the Pirates outfieldOneil Cruz shifting to the outfield has been an intriguing storyline of spring training. Gregory Polanco likes what he sees.
MARCH 7, 2021•POST-GAZETTE.COM
