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Pirates Option Struggling Veteran Pitcher For 29-Year-Old Rookie
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned struggling veteran pitcher Jose Urquidy to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled rookie Cam Sanders ahead of a series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Key points
- Pittsburgh Pirates made a roster move.
- Jose Urquidy was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Cam Sanders was recalled to the major league team.
- The move comes before a series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jose Urquidy
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The Pittsburgh Pirates made another bullpen shake-up on Friday.
Pittsburgh announced a roster move before starting a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Pirates recalled Cam Sanders and optioned Jose Urquidy to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Urquidy joined the Pirates on a one-year, $1.5 million contract this offseason. While he didn't make the starting rotation, the 30-year-old cracked the Opening Day roster as a reliever.
Urquidy returned from Tommy John surgery last September after missing all of the 2024 campaign. The Pirates hoped to receive some semblance of the pitcher who registered a 3.62 ERA in 2021 and helped the Houston Astros win the World Series the following year.
Instead, Urquidy allowed 15 hits and 10 runs (six earned) over 6 1/3 shaky innings. He surrendered four of those runs in mop-up duty during Monday's 16-5 win over the .
Q&A
Why did the Pirates option Jose Urquidy to Triple-A?
The Pirates optioned Jose Urquidy due to his struggles as a pitcher this season.
Who is Cam Sanders and why was he recalled by the Pirates?
Cam Sanders is a 29-year-old rookie pitcher recalled by the Pirates to strengthen their bullpen.
What impact does this roster move have on the Pirates' upcoming series?
This roster move aims to improve the Pirates' pitching performance as they prepare for a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
