The Pirates took Triolo with the 72nd overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft out of Houston, where he joined for a $875,000 signing bonus. Pittsburgh currently has an infield consisting of shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa, second baseman Nick Gonzales, first baseman Spencer Horwitz, utility man Adam Frazier and Hayes.

Sunday, 1:10 p.m.: RHP Mitch Keller (3-10, 3.58 ERA) vs. RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 4.08)

Pittsburgh Pirates (38-56, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (45-48, third in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Paul Sken

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of right-hander Yohan Ramirez from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of Friday’s series opener in Minnesota against the Twins. To make room for Ramirez on the roster,

As the trade deadline grows closer, the Pittsburgh Pirates have emerged as one team that could move a lot of their stars this summer.

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes takes the mound one more time before the All-Star break. Skenes will start in the series opener vs.

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned infielder Jared Triolo to Triple-A Indianapolis and designated outfielder/first baseman Matt Gorski for assignment. Both moves were to make room for right-hander Yohan Ramírez,

The Twins will counter with their own All-Star right-hander, Joe Ryan, who is 8-4 with a 2.76 ERA. Ryan recently learned he will head to next week's All-Star Game in Atlanta, replacing Houston's Hunter Brown, who won't be able to participate after pitching this Sunday against Texas.

The Greensboro Grasshoppers tossed the first nine-inning perfect game in the minors since 2017 on the July 4 holiday.

The New York Mets continue their pursuit of starting pitching, and former general manager Jim Bowden believes they could land Mitch Keller with this package.