MAY 7, 2022•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Roberto Perez to 10-day injured list with hamstring strain, Michael Perez promoted from Class AAABefore game 2 of a doubleheader in Cincinnati, the Pirates selected the contract of Michael Perez and designated Sam Howard for assignment.
Robert Dugger - Available out of bullpenDugger should be available to serve as a bulk reliever behind opener Dauri Moreta in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincin...
ImpactDugger was initially expected to start Saturday's nightcap before the Reds announced that Moreta would serve as the opener. Although Dugger won't begin the game on the mound, he should still be available to provide length out of the bullpen after Moreta exits.
MAY 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Sam Howard - Designated for assignmentHoward was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Saturday.
ImpactHoward had already lost his spot on the active roster when rosters shrunk to 26 players Monday. He'll now lose his spot on the 40-man as well as the Pirates clear space to select Michael Perez's contract.
MAY 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Michael Perez - Contract selected by PiratesPerez's contract was selected by the Pirates on Saturday.
ImpactPerez was reassigned to minor-league camp prior to the regular season, and he hit .294 with a double, three runs and two RBI over eight games at Triple-A Indianapolis to begin the year. He'll serve as depth at catcher after Roberto Perez (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list.
MAY 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Roberto Pérez - Heads to injured listPerez was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained left hamstring.
ImpactPerez exited the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds with what was originally called left hamstring discomfort, but considering that he had to be helped off the field, it's no surprise to see his diagnosis already updated to something more serious. He doesn't yet have a clear return date but will be out for at least 10 days, with Michael Perez joining the active roster to split time at catcher with Andrew Knapp.
MAY 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Reds catch Pirates shorthanded to end nine-game losing streak - The Boston GlobeCincinnati took advantage of Pittsburgh having to use utility player Josh VanMeter behind the plate and scored seven times in the eighth inn...
MAY 7, 2022•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Pirates lose game, starting catcher, as nightmare scenario unfolds in CincinnatiCINCINNATI — The Pirates on Saturday added injury to insult.
MAY 7, 2022•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
