JUNE 27, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Pirates farm report for June 26, 2021: Top prospect Nick Gonzales homers in return from injury INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 25-21) lost to Louisville (Reds), 6-1. RHP Steven Wright was the losing pitcher, allowing six runs on eight hits in...
Stays with Pirates The Pirates outrighted Bashlor to their alternate site Saturday.
Impact Bashlor was previously granted his release from the Pirates on April 4, but the pitcher apparently agreed to stick around in the organization after having a week to evaluate his options elsewhere. The right-hander made eight appearances out of Pittsburgh's bullpen in 2020, giving up eight earned runs in 8.1 innings.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Bashlor was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.
Impact Bashlor got a late start to camp due to a back injury in 2021 but made his spring debut against the Tigers on Friday. He allowed one run on three hits and no walks while striking out two in one inning. The right-hander will begin the year in the minors but could serve as bullpen depth at some point this season.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes spring debut Bashlor (back) allowed one run on three hits and no walks in one inning Friday, striking out a pair of Detroit batters.
Impact The righty pitched in eight games last year, giving up eight earned runs in 8.1 innings. The long ball has haunted Bashlor in his brief time in the majors -- he's been touched for 14 home runs in 62.1 career innings. Even if he makes the team, he's not expected to serve in a high-leverage capacity.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Faces hitters Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Bashlor (back) tossed a live batting practice session earlier this week, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Bashlor looks like he might have an outside chance to pitch in a game before the Pirates wrap up their Grapefruit League schedule, but due to the time he's missed while recovering from lower-back tightness, the 27-year-old is likely to open the season on the injured list. Over 56 career relief appearances with the Mets and Pirates, Bashlor has compiled a 5.78 ERA and 1.43 WHIP.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Contending with back stiffness Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Tuesday that Bashlor has yet to appear in a Grapefruit League game while he recovers from back stiffness, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gaz...
Impact Bashlor finished the 2020 season on the 10-day injured list on account of lower-back inflammation, so it's somewhat concerning that he's still experiencing back issues months later. On a positive note, Bashlor hasn't been shut down, as Shelton noted that he expects the right-hander to complete a bullpen session Tuesday or Wednesday. Bashlor still appears on track to open the season on the IL, but he shouldn't be in store for an extended absence.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on injured list Bashlor was placed on the 10-day injured list with low back inflammation Friday.
Impact Bashlor allowed one run on two hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning Wednesday, and he'll now be sidelined at least 10 days with a back issue. With just over two weeks remaining in the regular season, it's unclear whether the right-hander will return to action in 2020, especially with the Pirates out of playoff contention. Left-hander Austin Davis was recalled to take Bashlor's place in the bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3
Carlos Santana hit a towering, three-run homer in the 10th inning and drove in a career high-tying five runs to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pira...AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3
Carlos Santana hit a towering, three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning and drove in five runs to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
