Pirates injury updates: Tim Mayza to stop throwing for six weeks; Endy Rodriguez's finger healing

Pirates injury updates: Tim Mayza to stop throwing for six weeks; Endy Rodriguez's finger healing

ANAHEIM, Calif. — It’s bad injury news for Pirates lefty Tim Mayza. Mayza, who was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with...

Pirates Call Up Prospects, Send Down Suwinski in Roster Shuffle

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a flurry of roster moves before Thursday evening’s game in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels. Struggling outfielder Jack Suwinski has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Pitcher Mike Burrows and outfielder Matt Gorski have been recalled from Indianapolis. In other moves, pitcher Justin Lawrence was placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, while pitcher Tim Mayza was moved from the 15-day IL …

Pittsburgh Pirates demote Jack Suwinski after golden sombrero disaster as outfielder struggles to find his swing

Electrifying Opener Jack Suwinski’s latest setback on the diamond has sent ripples through the Pittsburgh organization, underscoring the relentless pressure and fine margins that define professional baseball. In a season already marked by high stakes and contrary fortunes, Suwinski’s recent performance has underscored a critical turning point in his career. A Season of Struggles The young outfielder’s tenure with the Pirates this year has been p…

Pirates Roster Moves: Gorski Selected, Burrows Recalled; Suwinski Optioned to Indy

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a pair of roster additions ahead of Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. The Pirates have selected the contract of outfielder Matt Gorski and recalled right-handed pitcher Mike Burrows. Both players join the team from Triple-A Indianapolis. In 18 games with Indianapolis this season, the 27-year-old slashed .300/.325/.529 with seven doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs and two stolen bases. A second-round …

Tim Mayza Shut Down For Six Weeks

The Pirates are shutting down lefty reliever Tim Mayza for six weeks, director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk informs reporters (including Colin Beazley of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Alex Stumpf of MLB.com). The southpaw went on the 15-day injured list over the weekend with a lat strain. Stumpf notes that he’s also dealing with a teres major injury. A six-week shutdown means Mayza very likely won’t be back until after the All-Star Break. H…