Pirates Place Relief Pitcher on Waivers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a few roster moves, including placing a relief pitcher on waivers.

Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the Pirates placed right-handed relief pitcher Jack Little on waivers. They also placed both outfielder Ji Hwan Bae and infielder Liover Peguero on waivers as well.

What This Move Means for the Pirates

The Pirates had 43 players on their 40 man-roster, with five players on the 60-day injured list, who normally don't count towards that 40-man limit.

Pittsburgh, like all other MLB teams, has to place their injured players on the 40-man roster ahead of the deadline on Nov. 6, which meant they had to make three cuts.

Those players now go on waivers, giving the other 29 MLB teams a chance to claim them. If they go unclaimed, the Pirates will outright them to the minors, where they'll likely elect free agency.

Jack Little and His Short Time With the Pirates

The Pirates claimed Little off of waivers on Aug. 6 and then optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Little spent the final two months at Triple-A, posting a 2-1 record over 14 relief appearances, a 2.79 ERA over 19.1 innings pitched, 14 strikeouts to three walks, a .230 opposing batting average and a 1.03 WHIP.

Little's Tenure With the Dodgers

Little made two appearances at the MLB level with the Dodgers in 2025, the first of his career.

The Dodgers selected his contract on June 19 from Triple-A Oklahoma City and he pitched that day against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium.

Little struggled in his MLB debut, giving up four hits, one walk, hit a batter and two earned runs over two innings pitched in the 5-3 defeat.