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Pirates To Designate Chase Shugart For Assignment

The Pirates are designating reliever Chase Shugart for assignment, reports Jason Mackey of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. They needed to create a 40-man roster spot for Ryan O’Hearn, whose two-year free agent contract was finalized this afternoon.

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Pirates Bring Back Relief Pitcher vs. Reds

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made changes to their bullpen, including bringing a relief pitcher back before the end of the season. The Pirates announced ahead of their series finale vs.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / August 12

Pirates activate Chase Shugart, option Dauri Moreta

Chase Shugart is back with the Pirates after a month on the IL with knee inflammation, but the corresponding move was somewhat surprising. Dauri Moreta, who just worked his way back from Tommy John Surgery and has overall looked solid, was sent down to Triple-A Indianapolis.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / August 12

Milwaukee Brewers Get Brutally Honest Assessment From Pirates Pitcher After 10th Straight Win

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Chase Shugart was thrown into the fire right away in his first appearance in the big leagues since being activated from the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / August 11

Pirates to Reinstate Key Bullpen Piece from IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates will reactivate right-handed relief pitcher Chase Shugart from the injured list for Monday night’s game in Milwaukee. Dauri Moreta, another right-handed reliever, has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to make room for Shugart.

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Pirates Bullpen Arm Returns From Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will get one of their main relievers in 2025 back from injury ahead of their upcoming series, after more than a month gone from the team.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 8

Pirates Bullpen Arm Making Progress After Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had one of their main bullpen options for more than a month due to injury, but they may have him back sooner rather than later.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 6

Injured Pirates Reliever Gets Closer to Return

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher moved closer to a comeback from injury after a recent roster move. The Pirates transferred the rehab assignment of right-handed relief pitcher Chase Shugart from Single-A Bradenton to Triple-A Indianapolis on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 4

Pirates Bullpen Arm Starts Rehab Assignment

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher returned to the mound for the first time since an injury early last month. Pirates right-handed relief pitcher Chase Shugart started his rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 8

Pirates Place Relief Pitcher on Injured List

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates won't have one of their important bullpen arms for the foreseeable future. The Pirates announced that they placed right-handed relief pitcher Chase Shugart on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation.

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Red Sox May Already Regret Overlooked Offseason Trade With Pirates

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Pirates placing C/1B Endy Rodriguez (finger) on IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates are placing catcher/first baseman Endy Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list with a finger laceration, MLB.com reported Tuesday. Rodriguez, 24, required stitches after taking a deflected pitch off his right index finger during Monday's 10-3 win against the Washington Nationals.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 17

Red Sox Trade 28-Year-Old Rookie To Pirates For Intriguing Recent Draft Pick

The Boston Red Sox have concentrated the vast majority of their offseason transactions around pitching so far, and that trend continued on Friday. Earlier this week, the Red Sox acquired one of their few position players of the offseason in former San Francisco Giants catcher Blake Sabol.

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Pirates Trade: Bucs Land Recently-DFA’d Pitcher From Red Sox

The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring their second right-hander pitcher of the week. After trading for right-hander Brett de Geus from the Toronto Blue Jays, the Pirates dipped back into the American League East and are landing right-hander Chase Shugart from the Boston Red Sox, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8, 2024

Red Sox designate once-promising infielder for assignment

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 14, 2024

Meet The New Guy: Chase Shugart

Chase Shugart has been in Worcester for almost three full years. Now, he finally gets a chance on the Major League roster. He’s Chase Shugart. This is apparently pronounced Sugar-t, which helps because by all clubhouse accounts, he’s sweet as can be and a true welcome addition to any locker room.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / August 12, 2024

Red Sox Select Pitcher’s Contract For MLB Debut

On a day where multiple roster moves will occur, the Boston Red Sox are calling up right-hander Chase Shugart on Monday, according to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo.