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La Sorsa Triggers Upward Mobility Clause Again With Pirates

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RosterPITMay 31, 10:42 PM EDT

La Sorsa Triggers Upward Mobility Clause Again With Pirates

The left-hander is forcing Pittsburgh's hand for the second time this year, opening a window for any MLB club to claim him a roster spot.

Pirates minor league lefty Joe La Sorsa will exercise an upward mobility clause in his contract, requiring Pittsburgh to offer him to all 29 other clubs. If any team wants him, the Pirates must trade La Sorsa to that club or add him to their own active roster. La Sorsa went through this same process at the end of Spring Training and went unclaimed. He has posted a 3.60 ERA over 25 innings at Triple-A Indianapolis but carries a modest 20.8% strikeout rate.

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RosterPITMay 31, 2:56 PM EDT

Konnor Griffin Lands on IL With Flexor Tendon Strain

Pittsburgh's top prospect shortstop is sidelined short-term, with Ryan O'Hearn activated off the IL to fill the roster spot.

The Pirates have placed shortstop Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list due to a flexor tendon strain. The team expects the absence to be brief. Griffin, 20, had posted a .270/.327/.402 line with 14 stolen bases and a 104 wRC+ across 208 plate appearances in 2026. Ryan O'Hearn was activated off the IL in a corresponding move.

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Twins-Pirates Game Day: Ober vs. Keller at PNC Park

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NewsPITMay 30, 3:05 PM EDT

Twins-Pirates Game Day: Ober vs. Keller at PNC Park

Bailey Ober (6-2, 3.92 ERA) takes the mound for Minnesota against Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller (5-2, 3.64 ERA) in a May 30 afternoon matchup.

The Minnesota Twins travel to PNC Park in Pittsburgh to face the Pirates on May 30, 2026, with first pitch set for 4:05 p.m. ET. Bailey Ober starts for Minnesota carrying a 6-2 record and 3.92 ERA. Mitch Keller counters for Pittsburgh at 5-2 with a 3.64 ERA. The game broadcasts on KDKA AM/FM and Sportsnet.

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RosterPITMay 29, 2:40 PM EDT

Pirates DFA Justin Lawrence to Make Room for Jared Jones

Pittsburgh designated the struggling reliever for assignment after 22 innings of a 5.32 ERA this season.

The Pittsburgh Pirates officially designated right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence for assignment. Lawrence, 31, posted a 5.32 ERA across 22 innings this season, with an 11.3% walk rate and four home runs allowed. The move clears both active and 40-man roster space. The Pirates claimed Lawrence off waivers prior to the 2025 season after four years with Colorado.

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RosterPITMay 29, 2:40 PM EDT

Pirates DFA Justin Lawrence to Make Room for Jared Jones

Pittsburgh designated the struggling reliever for assignment after 22 innings of a 5.32 ERA this season.

The Pirates officially designated right-hander Justin Lawrence for assignment, removing him from both the active and 40-man rosters. The move creates space for starter Jared Jones, who is being activated from the 60-day injured list to start tonight's game. Lawrence, 31, posted a 5.32 ERA across 22 innings this season, with an elevated 11.3% walk rate and four home runs allowed. Pittsburgh claimed him off waivers prior to the 2025 season after four years with Colorado.

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RosterPITMay 29, 9:21 AM EDT

Jared Jones Set to Return From UCL Surgery Friday vs. Twins

The Pirates hard-throwing righty is slated to make his 2026 season debut after missing all of last year following elbow surgery.

Jared Jones is expected to take the mound Friday against Minnesota, marking his return from UCL surgery that wiped out his entire 2025 season. The young righty showed strong form in five rehab starts, posting a 2.89 ERA with 24 strikeouts over 18 2/3 innings. Jones was a promising rookie in 2024, recording a sub-4.00 SIERA across 22 starts. His return will likely push Carmen Mlodzinski out of the Pittsburgh rotation.

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InjuryPITMay 28, 10:42 PM EDT

Konnor Griffin Day-to-Day With Forearm Soreness

The Pirates outfielder/infielder missed Thursday's game and is listed day-to-day due to forearm soreness.

Konnor Griffin did not appear in the Pirates lineup Thursday due to forearm soreness. The team has listed him as day-to-day, indicating the issue is not yet severe enough for an IL move. Forearm soreness can be a precursor to more serious injuries and warrants monitoring. His availability for upcoming games remains uncertain.

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RosterPITMay 28, 3:18 PM EDT

Jared Jones returning to Pirates starting rotation

Pittsburgh's top starter is ready to rejoin the rotation, reshaping how the Pirates deploy their pitching staff.

Jared Jones is set to return to the Pirates starting rotation after a stint away due to injury. His return will directly affect how Pittsburgh structures its pitching staff. Carmen Mlodzinski is expected to shift to a key bullpen role as a result of Jones rejoining the rotation. The move represents a significant upgrade to the Pirates' starting pitching depth.

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RosterPITMay 28, 4:18 PM EDT

Jared Jones Returns from Tommy John-Style Surgery to Start Friday

The Pirates RHP is set to rejoin the rotation after missing over a year following an internal brace elbow procedure in May 2025.

Pirates manager Don Kelly confirmed Jared Jones will start on Friday, marking his first MLB appearance since the 2024 season. Jones underwent an internal brace elbow procedure on May 21, 2025 after initial conservative treatment failed. Pittsburgh must add him to both the 40-man and active rosters, as he remains on the 60-day IL. Carmen Mlodzinski will shift to the bullpen to make room in the rotation.

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InjuryPITMay 28, 11:40 AM EDT

Pirates' Jared Jones Nearing Return From Injury

Jones is expected back this weekend, prompting discussion about Pittsburgh's rotation management going forward.

Jared Jones has been out for the Pirates and is anticipated to return this weekend. His impending return raises roster and rotation questions for Pittsburgh. The team may consider a six-man rotation to manage innings for younger starters like Ashcraft and Mlodzinski. No specific injury details were provided in the article.

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Pirates' Jared Jones Nearing Return From Injury

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InjuryPITMay 28, 11:40 AM EDT

Pirates' Jared Jones Nearing Return From Injury

Jones is expected back this weekend, prompting questions about Pittsburgh's rotation structure going forward.

Jared Jones of the Pittsburgh Pirates is expected to return this weekend after missing time due to injury. His return raises roster and rotation decisions for the Pirates, including whether to run a six-man rotation or option another pitcher. Analyst Dan Szymborski suggested a six-man rotation as the preferred approach, keeping Chandler in the majors given his solid first-strike percentage.

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