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Palacios goes 2-4 with 2 RBIs as Pirates defeat Nationals 5-1

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Reynolds hits 21st homer, Pirates beat Nationals 7-6 to spoil Rutledge's debut

Bryan Reynolds hit his 21st homer and singled twice to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Pirates believe Andrew McCutchen can help them in 2024 after recovery from Achilles injury

All signs point to Andrew McCutchen remaining with the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

'It means something': Pirates GM Ben Cherington talks what could be next for Andrew McCutchenPirates general manager Ben Cherington spoke on Andrew McCutchen’s contract situation, Oneil Cruz’s health and more.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023•POST-GAZETTE.COM

Carter Kieboom - Takes seat WednesdayKieboom is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Pirates.

ImpactJake Alu will start at third base and bat eighth as Luis Garcia handles second base and hits sixth. Kieboom has slashed .182/.224/.364 in 58 plate appearances since being recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Aug. 20.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Keibert Ruiz - Not in lineup WednesdayRuiz is not in the lineup Wednesday at Pittsburgh.

ImpactDrew Millas will catch and bat seventh for the visiting Nationals. Ruiz tallied a single and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Pirates and is sitting on an eight-game hitting streak.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mason Thompson - Optioned to RochesterWashington optioned Thompson to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

ImpactThis move clears out a 28-man roster spot for Jackson Rutledge, who is making his major-league debut in a start Wednesday at Pittsburgh. Thompson, 25, has struggled to a 5.50 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 44:22 K:BB in 54 innings of relief this season with the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jackson Rutledge - Promoted for MLB debutRutledge was recalled from Triple-A Rochester ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Pirates.

ImpactRutledge will be making his major-league debut Wednesday night in Pittsburgh and could fit in a couple more turns in the Nationals' rotation before the 2023 season comes to a close. A first-round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, the now-24-year-old right-hander had registered a 3.71 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 106:55 K:BB in 119 innings (23 starts) this season between Double-A and Triple-A.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE