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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a recent deal that could bring a new pitcher onto their staff for Opening Day. The Pirates reportedly signed left-handed relief pitcher Joe La Sorsa to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training, according to Joe Morosi of MLB Network.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / November 8

Pirates Add Left-Handed Pitcher to Bullpen Mix

The Pittsburgh Pirates will sign left-handed relief pitcher Joe La Sorsa, 27, to a one-year minor league contract. The deal includes an invitation to spring training, with a major league salary of $800,000 if he makes the cut.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 8

Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Signs With Pittsburgh Pirates

Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Joe La Sorsa has agreed to a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. The one-year deal includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 8

Pirates sign veteran pitcher to one-year deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa to their bullpen, signing him to a one-year minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 6

Mets agree to minor league deal with left-handed reliever

The New York Mets added experienced left-handed bullpen depth on Saturday. According to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, the Mets agreed to terms with reliever Joe La Sorsa on a minor league deal.

MLB News / Sporting News / September 6

Mets add bullpen help, sign relief pitcher formerly with Reds

On Saturday, the New York Mets agreed to a deal with left-handed bullpen pitcher Joe La Sorsa. The 27-year-old elected free agency after being DFA'd by the Cincinnati Reds.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Reds southpaw elects free agency

Left-hander Joe La Sorsa has chosen to become a free agent instead of accepting an outright assignment to the Reds’ Triple-A affiliate.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Reds designate lefty reliever for assignment

This year’s brief look with the Reds brought his career totals in the majors to 57 innings with a 5.21 ERA, a 17.5% strikeout rate and a 6.3% walk rate.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 30

Cincinnati Reds Place Veteran Pitcher on Injured List, Recall Familiar Face

The Cincinnati Reds placed relief pitcher Ian Gibaut on the 15-day injured list on Monday and recalled left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa from Triple-A Louisville.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 13

Cincinnati Reds Activate Veteran Pitcher from Bereavement List

The Cincinnati Reds activated left-handed reliever Brent Suter from the bereavement list on Friday. On Thursday, the Reds sent reliever Joe La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 12

Cincinnati Reds Option Relief Pitcher Joe La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville

The Cincinnati Reds optioned relief pitcher Joe La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. The left-hander was called up when the Reds placed Brent Suter on the bereavement list.

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Cincinnati Reds Place Veteran Pitcher on Bereavement List, Recall Familar Face

The Reds placed relief pitcher Brent Suter on the bereavement list on Tuesday and recalled left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa. Suter told Charlie Goldsmith his grandmother passed away recently.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Reds to add Joe La Sorsa to 40-man roster

The Reds intend to select lefty reliever Joe La Sorsa onto their 40-man roster, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. He’ll remain with Triple-A Louisville, as the team will immediately option him back to the minors.

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Reds Send Relief Pitcher Joe La Sorsa to Minor League Camp

The Reds reassigned left-handed reliever Joe La Sorsa to minor league camp on Friday morning. There are now just 36 players remaining in major league camp.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 31

Former Washington Nationals Pitcher Lands Deal With New National League Team

A former Washington Nationals reliever has inked a deal with a new National League organization. As first reported by Ari Alexander of KPRC2, left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa has come to terms with the Cincinnati Reds on a minor league deal which includes an invitation to spring training.