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Falters in Triple-A debut Harrington debuted for Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday after being promoted from Double-A Altoona earlier in the day and struck out four over 5.2 innings while taking a no-decision...

Impact Harrington was advanced to the Pirates' top affiliate after he turned in a 2.24 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 74:10 K:BB in 68.1 innings over 13 outings with Altoona. Though he turned in poor results in his Triple-A debut, Harrington continued his strike-throwing ways, as he found the zone on 52 of his 72 pitches on the afternoon. The 23-year-old righty will most likely finish out the 2024 season with Indianapolis, though it's not entirely out of the question for him to get the call to Pittsburgh if he impresses in his subsequent Triple-A outings.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant at Double-A Harrington has thrown five-plus innings in eight straight starts for Double-A Altoona, logging a 2.80 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 45 innings over that span.

Impact Harrington's season numbers are even better, but he wasn't pitching as deep into games early in the season. The 23-year-old righty matched a career high with 11 strikeouts in his most recent start July 10 against Bowie. He has three above-average or better offerings (fastball, changeup, slider) and also throws a cutter and a curveball. His 3.5 percent walk rate is the fourth-best mark among Double-A pitchers who have thrown at least 50 innings.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Having shoulder examined Harrington will be examined for a right shoulder injury, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Harrington had been scheduled to appear in the Spring Breakout series, but that will not happen now. The 22-year-old was a first-round pick of the Pirates in the 2022 Draft and had an excellent first pro season, collecting a 3.53 ERA and 146:41 K:BB over 127.1 frames between Low-A Bradenton and High-A Greensboro.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE