JULY 8, 2022•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pirates reinstate Kevin Newman, acquire pitcher Yohan Ramirez from the GuardiansMILWAUKEE — The Pirates on Friday reinstated Kevin Newman from the 60-day injured list and optioned Bligh Madris to Class AAA Indianapolis t...
Robert Dugger - DFA'd FridayDugger was designated for assignment by the Reds on Friday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
ImpactDugger was DFA'd for a second time by the Reds on Friday after he had his contract selected ahead of Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader with the Pirates. He tossed 3.2 scoreless innings while allowing two hits and two walks with five strikeouts in the contest. He will now likely return to Triple-A Louisville after he passes through waivers.
JULY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Alexis Díaz - Activated from ILDiaz (biceps) was activated from the 15-day injured list Friday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
ImpactDiaz will make his return to the team Friday as expected, rejoining the team after missing a little over three weeks while nursing a biceps injury. The reliever owns a 2.40 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 36 punchouts and two saves over 30 innings in 27 appearances this season. Diaz should work his way back into a high-leverage role pretty quickly, potentially contending for saves down the stretch this season.
JULY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Mike Moustakas - Sitting against leftyMoustakas is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Rays.
ImpactMoustakas went 2-for-7 with two doubles and a walk during Thursday's twin bill, but he'll take a seat Friday with southpaw Shane McClanahan pitching for Tampa Bay. Donovan Solano will bat fifth as the designated hitter.
JULY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Tyler Naquin - On bench against leftyNaquin will sit against lefty Shane McClanahan and the Rays on Friday.
ImpactNaquin hasn't started against a southpaw since May 22, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench here. Albert Almora will handle right field Friday.
JULY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Joey Votto - Still sidelinedVotto (back) remains on the bench for Friday's game against the Rays.
ImpactVotto hasn't played since Monday as he deals with back tightness. He didn't look entirely healthy immediately prior to that absence, going hitless in his previous four games. Brandon Drury starts at first base Friday, with Matt Reynolds starting at third.
JULY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Yankees could use 1 of top prospects as trade bait for Pirates' Bryan Reynolds, MLB insider saysThe MLB trade deadline is on August 2nd, 2022 at 6 p.m. ET. The New York Yankees may look to do business with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
JULY 8, 2022•NJ.COM
