MARCH 9•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pirates notes: Yasmani Grandal dealing with foot injury; Aroldis Chapman finding fitYasmani Grandal hasn’t played in a spring training game since Feb. 27 because of plantar fasciitis in his foot.
'Like being back in school': How former Pirates pitcher Steven Brault is preparing for new gigFormer Pirates pitcher Steven Brault — no surprise — is putting a lot into his new role with SportsNet Pittsburgh.
MARCH 9•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Bailey Falter - May lose out on rotation spotFalter is in competition for the final spot in the Pirates' rotation to begin the season, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
ImpactFalter is among several candidates vying for the role. He's allowed 12 baserunners across six innings of work in Grapefruit League action, though his 6:1 K:BB suggests perhaps he's gotten unlucky. The Pirates would likely prefer that Luis Ortiz or Jared Jones force their way into the rotation, and both had impressive spring performances to this point. That could push Falter into a long relief role, as he has no minor-league options remaining.
MARCH 9•ROTOWIRE
Ranking the 10 best second basemen in MLB 2024
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Hurston Waldrep - Reasigned to minor-league campWaldrep was reassigned to minor-league camp by Atlanta on Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
ImpactWaldrep had an impressive spring debut March 3 when he pitched two scoreless innings with two strikeouts and two walks. The 24th overall pick of the 2023 draft could see some time in the majors this season if he's able to show out in the minors.
MARCH 8•ROTOWIRE
Andrew McCutchen, Ke'Bryan Hayes homer as Pirates topple TwinsAndrew McCutchen and Ke’Bryan Hayes homered. Martin Perez was also solid in his start against the Twins on Friday.
MARCH 8•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Braves reassign Ken Giles to minor league camp, option two moreGiles still could be a factor in the Braves’ bullpen as he builds himself up after making only five MLB appearances since 2020.
MARCH 8•AJC.COM
