ROWDY TELLEZ NEWS

Pushing for roster spot this spring Tellez has made a strong case for an Opening Day roster spot this spring, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tellez, who is currently a non-roster invitee, is leaving the Mariners with a tough roster decision to make ahead of Opening Day. Through 37 Cactus League at-bats, the veteran slugger is batting .297 with three home runs, two doubles and four RBI. If Tellez makes the cut, he's expected to mix in at first base with fellow left-handed hitter Luke Raley and at designated hitter with Mitch Garver as well as Mitch Haniger (shoulder).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockies Recap: Ryan Feltner strikes out five in 8-1 loss to Marlins Scott Alexander threw one scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out Rowdy Tellez

MARCH 10 • DENVERPOST.COM

For Tellez, Seattle is the 'perfect' spot PEORIA, Ariz. -- Rowdy Tellez identified the Seattle Mariners as the ideal landing spot this winter. When the Mariners reciprocated, he jump...

MARCH 7 • MLB.COM

Joins Seattle Tellez signed a minor-league deal with the Mariners on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Tellez had a disappointing 2024 season with the Pirates when he posted only a .691 OPS across 421 plate appearances -- his second consecutive campaign with an OPS under .700. His fit on Seattle's roster is unclear given that both he and Luke Raley bat from the left side, though Tellez could also get some at-bats at designated hitter if he manages to crack the roster.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

After being traded twice in a day, new Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is eager to settle in

New Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is eager to get to work

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Becomes free agent The Pirates released Tellez on Wednesday.

Impact Tellez is now a free agent after previously being jettisoned from the Pirates' 40-man roster. The 29-year-old has hit just .231/.295/.385 over the last two seasons and is a poor defender at first base, so he could be facing a limited market this winter.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ortiz pitches seven strong innings as Pirates cool off NL Central champion Brewers 2-1

Liover Peguero slashed a two-run double, Luis Ortiz pitched seven strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates release veterans Rowdy Tellez and Michael A. Taylor to make way for prospects

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael A

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DFA'd by Pittsburgh The Pirates designated Tellez for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Tellez slashed .310/.347/.533 from the beginning of June through the end of August, but he's hit only .116/.255/.209 in September and had been seeing his playing time dwindle. The Pirates have elected to move on from the veteran now and give his at-bats to others. Billy Cook is at first base for the Pirates on Tuesday and should share that spot with Connor Joe and Jared Triolo in the final week.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again versus righty Tellez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Brewers.

Impact This is the fifth time over the Pirates' last 10 games versus righties that Tellez has been out of the lineup, as the club is getting a look at some younger players down the stretch. Billy Cook will handle first base Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against RHP Tellez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.

Impact The lefty-hitting Tellez will be on the bench for the fifth time in the last 10 games despite Pittsburgh facing a right-hander in Rhett Lowder. Tellez is 2-for-25 (.080) in his last nine games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting Wednesday off Tellez isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Tellez has gone 0-for-18 with five walks and five strikeouts over his last seven games, and he'll get a chance to recollect himself while he sits down Wednesday. Jared Triolo will fill in as Pittsburgh's first baseman while Nick Yorke starts at third.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of lineup vs. righty Tellez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Tellez is typically absent from the lineup against left-handed starting pitchers, but he'll take a seat Monday for the second time in the Pirates' past three matchups with righties. Connor Joe will step in at first base in place of Tellez, who may be starting to lose some job security after producing a .485 OPS thus far in September.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Isiah Kiner-Falefa has 3 hits to lead Pirates past Royals 4-3, avoid series sweep

Isiah Kiner-Falefa had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the fifth inning, as the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting down Saturday Tellez isn't in the Pirates' lineup Saturday versus the Royals.

Impact Tellez will take a day to recollect himself Saturday after going 0-for-14 across his last four games. His absence will allow Billy Cook to start at first base while batting eighth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against left-hander Tellez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Marlins.

Impact The left-handed hitting Tellez will take a seat as the Marlins send southpaw Jonathan Bermudez to the hill. Connor Joe will be at first base for the Pirates in the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Saturday Tellez went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and two walks across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact Tellez didn't start in the first game of the twin bill, but he came up as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and drilled a 443-foot, two-run blast to right field. The first baseman added a walk later in that contest, then went 0-for-4 with another walk in the nightcap. Even with the Game 1 homer Saturday, Tellez has had a rough start to September, going 3-for-18 with seven strikeouts over his first seven games.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against southpaw Tellez isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against Washington.

Impact Left-hander DJ Herz will start on the mound for the Nats to begin Saturday's twin bill, so the lefty-hitting Tellez will take a seat on the bench while Connor Joe covers first base.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench vs. lefty Tellez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Tellez has gone 2-for-13 with two walks and five strikeouts in his past five games but will sit Friday as southpaw DJ Herz takes the mound for Washington. Connor Joe is manning first base and batting sixth.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tellez and Ortiz help the Pirates blank the AL Central-leading Guardians 3-0

Rowdy Tellez hit a two-run single in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the AL Central leading Cleveland Guardians 3-0

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against lefty Tellez isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Impact With southpaw Matthew Boyd slated to throw the first pitch for Cleveland, the lefty-hitting Tellez will step out of Saturday's starting nine. Connor Joe will start at first base instead and bat sixth.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Tellez isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Impact With southpaw Matthew Boyd slated to throw the first pitch for Cleveland, the lefty-hitting Tellez will step out of Saturday's starting nine. Connor Joe will start at first base and bat sixth.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clase sets club record for saves, Noel, Giménez hit consecutive HRs as Guardians top Pirates 10-8

Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hit a two-run homer and Andrés Giménez followed with a solo shot in the fifth inning, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-8 win over the Pittsburgh Pirate...

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in Pittsburgh lineup Tellez (undisclosed) will start at first base and bat fifth in Friday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Tellez had to depart the Pirates' last game on Wednesday versus the Cubs with an undisclosed injury, but he's ready to go after Thursday's team off day. He has slashed .276/.304/.434 with a couple home runs so far in August.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes early exit Wednesday Tellez was removed ahead of the eighth inning of Wednesday's 14-10 loss to the Cubs with an apparent injury, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports. He went 3-for-5 wit...

Impact Tellez may have hurt himself at some point in the bottom of the seventh, when he reached base after legging out an infield single. He stayed in the game to run the bases, only to remain in the dugout when the Pirates came out to play defense in the top of the eighth. The Pirates should provide an update on Tellez's status later Wednesday or following Thursday's off day.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE