Hayes' 3-run HR in 9th lifts Pirates to 4-2 win over Padres
Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a three-run homer off closer Taylor Rogers with one out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 4-2MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ROANSY CONTRERAS
2-4 W-L •
1.38 WHIP •
4.35 ERA
2-4 W-L
1.38 WHIP
4.35 ERA
Picking up second start Contreras is listed as the Pirates' starting pitcher for Sunday's game in San Diego.
Impact Contreras will be rewarded with a second turn through the rotation after he blanked the Rockies over five innings and struck out five while allowing only five baserunners in his second career MLB start Tuesday. With Pittsburgh having demoted Bryse Wilson to Triple-A Indianapolis and with Mitch Keller moving to the bullpen for the Pirates' six-game week, Contreras looks secure as the team's No. 4 starter at the moment.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Covers five scoreless frames Contreras allowed three hits and two walks over five scoreless innings during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Rockies in 10 innings. He had five strikeouts and didn't factor in the decis...
Impact The 22-year-old was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Monday's contest, and he immediately delivered a strong performance.. Contreras opened the season on the big-league roster as a long reliever, and he had a 3.52 ERA over 7.2 innings before being sent to Indianapolis to get stretched out. The right-hander is now back in the majors and is getting the chance to prove he belongs in the starting rotation.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roansy Contreras dazzles in MLB return, but Pirates fall to Rockies, 2-1 PITTSBURGH — Roansy Contreras’ reintroduction didn’t end in a win, even though he surely deserved one.
MAY 25, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Roansy Contreras dazzles in MLB return, but Pirates fall 2-1 to Colorado Rockies Roansy Contreras’ reintroduction didn’t end in a win, even though he surely deserved one. Contreras tossed five shutout innings in his first...
MAY 25, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Joe's 10th-inning single gives Rockies 2-1 win over Pirates
Connor Joe singled home the tiebreaking run in the top of the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies slipped past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Tuesday Contreras will start Tuesday at home against the Rockies, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact The Pirates haven't officially confirmed their starter for Tuesday's game, but they have a gap in the rotation and Contreras was just recalled Sunday, so it seems clear that the job is his. In 10.2 career major-league innings, Contreras owns a 2.53 ERA, striking out 14 batters while walking just four. He recorded a 2.66 ERA and a 28.9 percent strikeout rate in five starts for Triple-A Indianapolis prior to his promotion.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies look to end road losing streak, face the Pirates
The Colorado Rockies visit the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to break a five-game road skidMAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hayes has 3 hits, scores go-ahead run as Pirates top Rockies
Ke’Bryan Hayes had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run on Yoshi Tsutsugo’s infield single in the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sources: Pirates promoting Roansy Contreras, Yerry De Los Santos The Pirates are promoting a pair of pitchers, including Roansy Contreras, sources confirmed to the Post-Gazette on Sunday.
MAY 23, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Called up by Pirates Contreras was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Contreras made three relief appearances for the Pirates in April, and he posted a 3.52 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 7.2 innings during that time. However, he's been building up as a starter in Indianapolis, and he's recorded a 2.66 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 20.1 innings over five minor-league starts. The Pirates' rotation is healthy but has had some struggles recently, so it seems likely that Contreras will join the rotation after working as a starter in the minors.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
How 10 Yankees pitching prospects that got away are faring ' Updates on Roansy Contreras, Frank German, Garrett Whitlock, others Here are updates on a bunch of former Yankees farmhands who changed organizations since 2019.
MAY 22, 2022 • NJ.COM
Builds up to five innings Contreras allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out four across 5.2 innings to take the loss with Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.
Impact Contreras took on Toldeo and was tagged for two of his three runs in the first two innings. However, he still limited baserunners and most importantly built his pitch count up to 84. Contreras began the season in Pittsburgh but was optioned to Indianapolis with the intention of stretching him out to a starter's workload. Now that he's done so, a return to the majors appears much more likely.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Vogelbach's HR rallies Pirates past Cubs 4-3
Daniel Vogelbach hit a two-run homer, Yoshi Tsutsugo had a two-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Chicago Cubs 4-3APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates send pitching prospect Roansy Contreras to Class AAA Indianapolis The Pirates announced on Thursday that they’ve sent Roansy Contreras to Class AAA Indianapolis and selected the contract of Chase De Jong.
APRIL 21, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Sent down Thursday Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Contreras served as a long reliever for the Pirates early in the season, and he logged a 3.52 ERA and 0.91 WHIP while striking out in in 7.2 innings in three appearances. However, he'll head to the minors after right-hander Chase De Jong's contract was selected Thursday. Contreras has served mainly as a starter in the minors and should spend time in the rotation in Indianapolis.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dazzles in long relief Contreras worked three innings out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Brewers, giving up a solo home run and no other baserunners while striking out five.
Impact The Pirates probably still view Contreras as a starter over the long haul, but he's began the season in a multi-inning role out of the bullpen as the organization looks to manage his workload. The 22-year-old righty has shown plenty of potential in that capacity, as he's now given up just one run on two hits and one walk while striking out 10 over six innings between his last two appearances. Since the Pirates aren't designating Contreras as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen, predicting when he might be used is difficult, but he should at least make for a strong ratio stabilizer for fantasy managers in a given week if their other pitching options leave something to be desired.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roansy Contreras, Pirates' top pitching prospect, gaining confidence, but when will he start? Roansy Contreras, the Pirates’ top pitching prospect, has proven to be a quick study in the big leagues, regardless of role.
APRIL 20, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Picks up first win Contreras (1-0) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out five across three scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the Nationals.
Impact JT Brubaker was knocked out of the game after just 4.1 innings, which left a lot volume to be covered by the Pittsburgh bullpen. Contreras stepped up and delivered an excellent three frames of work, highlighted by nine swinging strikes on only 46 pitches. Though he's pitching in a relief role for the time being, Contreras has already thrown 4.2 innings this season and could enter the rotation should Brubaker or others falter in a starting role.
APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reynolds, Vogelbach power Pirates to 9-4 win over Nationals
Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run home run after settling his arbitration case with $13.5 million, two-year contract, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates overcome a three-run deficit to beat...APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB odds: Seiya Suzuki, Oneil Cruz and Bobby Witt Jr. lead ROY futures
MLB is back! With the first week of the season in the books, let's take a look at the ROY futures for both the NL and AL.APRIL 14, 2022
What to expect from Roansy Contreras Know that old quote, “Necessity is the mother of invention”? In baseball, there can be a variation: Necessity is the mother of opportunity....
APRIL 11, 2022 • MLB.COM
Arenado, Cardinals minus ill manager Marmol beat Pirates 6-2
Nolan Arenado hit three doubles and a single, Paul DeJong homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Derek Shelton says Pirates will use Roansy Contreras as a reliever ST. LOUIS — Deciding to call up Roansy Contreras was the easy part. Not only is he the Pirates’ fifth-best prospect and someone with terrifi...
APRIL 9, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Will stretch out in bullpen While Contreras will be used out of the bullpen initially, the team will keep him on close to a starter's schedule and try to use him for multiple innings as he gets stretched out,...
Impact Contreras is arguably the most talented pitcher on the active roster, so he will eventually join the rotation, but the Pirates were going to have to monitor his innings regardless, so starting him off in a multi-inning relief role while keeping him on a starter's schedule makes sense. While his future is bright, we shouldn't assume the Pirates will keep him up in the majors all season.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
