Pirates Secure Pitcher With 40-Man Roster Move

WASHINGTON — The Pittsburgh Pirates could've lost a pitcher they valued, but they made sure they didn't let him go elsewhere. The Pirates announced that they selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Noah Murdock to the 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis on July 5.

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