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The Toronto Blue Jays first major transaction of the 2024/25 off-season came on Dec. 10, 2024. Shortly before the 2025 draft lottery, the Blue Jays sent Spencer Horwitz and prospect Nick Mitchell to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Andrés Giménez and Nick Sandlin.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Pirates remain open to dealing from rotation for offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded back-end starter Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox Thursday, getting rookie outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia back as part of a five-player deal.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 28

Pirates Manager Explains Spencer Horwitz Position Change

PITTSBURGH — Spencer Horwitz has served as the Pittsburgh Pirates' first baseman for most of this season, but had a surprising position change in his most recent game.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 27

Pirates Infielder Playing New Position vs. Braves

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Priates have an infielder featuring a new position in their next game vs. the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Spencer Horwitz,

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 26

Spencer Horwitz goes yard twice as Pirates dump Braves

Spencer Horwitz hit a pair of home runs to help the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates roll to a 9-3 win over the Atlanta Braves in the opener of their three-game series on Friday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 26

Pirates Make Interesting Lineup Change vs. Braves

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made one intriguing change to their lineup, as they face the Atlanta Braves in the series opener at Truist Park. The Pirates have Spencer Horwitz starting at first base against the Braves, coming in for rookie Rafael Flores, who started in the series finale vs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Pirates hurt Reds' playoff hopes with 11-inning victory

Spencer Horwitz had three hits and drove in Bryan Reynolds three times as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates outlasted the Cincinnati Reds, 4-3, in 11 innings Wednesday night, dealing a critical blow to Cincinnati's postseason hopes.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 3

Spencer Horwitz drives in 6, as Pirates beat Rockies

Spencer Horwitz homered twice, doubled and drove in a career-high six runs, Tommy Pham also went deep, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 9-5 in Denver on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / July 23

Spencer Horwitz's slam powers Pirates’ sweep of Tigers, 6-1

Spencer Horwitz's grand slam backed up a quality start from Bailey Falter and helped the host Pittsburgh Pirates finish off a three-game sweep of the frontrunning Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory on Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 13

Pirates break eight-game slide to edge Twins

Spencer Horwitz drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / July 10

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 17

At Long Last, Pirates Activate First Baseman Horwitz from Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates will activate first baseman Spencer Horwitz from the injured list for Saturday night’s game in Philadelphia. So said manager Don Kelly to a gaggle of reporters before the game, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 17

Pirates Send Rookie Back Down to Minors

PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a rookie head back down to the minor leagues amongst recent roster moves. Pirates manager Don Kelly announced that they are activating first baseman Spencer Horwitz, who is currently with the team for their series vs.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 5

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 13

Trying to Make Sense of Spencer Horwitz’s Situation

BRADENTON, Fla. — The Spencer Horwitz situation is hard to decipher. After word leaked on Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Wednesday that their new first baseman underwent a procedure on his right wrist and would need six to eight weeks to recover.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 12

Pirates’ Spencer Horwitz Sidelined; Possible Replacements at First Base

Day one of spring training and the Pittsburgh Pirates already have significant injury news. First baseman Spencer Horwitz, who was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians this offseason, is expected to be sidelined six to eight weeks following right wrist surgery to address chronic symptoms.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / February 12

Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz (wrist) out 6-8 weeks

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks after undergoing a procedure to his right wrist last week to address chronic symptoms, the team announced Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11

Pirates get alarming update before spring training

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / January 28

It has never felt more hopeless for the Pirates

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 22

Spencer Horwitz Hopes to Stop Pirates’ Revolving Door

Spencer Horwitz has been the Pittsburgh Pirates’ biggest acquisition of the offseason. That doesn’t excite fans of a team with 28 losing seasons in the last 32 years.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / January 20

Spencer Horwitz: Most Underrated Trade of the Offseason

We do not often get a chance to praise the Pittsburgh Pirates. An organization that has been reluctant to spend money and has not shown a strong enough ability to compete through building from within.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 19

New Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz Ready to Prove Himself

Spencer Horwitz has beaten the odds since entering professional baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays selected Horwitz in the 24th round of the 2019 amateur draft from Radford University.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / December 16

What Does the Spencer Horwitz Deal Mean for the Pittsburgh Pirates?

DALLAS, Tex. — On Dec. 10, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates were involved in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians, sending Spencer Horwitz to the Steel City.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 10, 2024

Former Blue Jay Spencer Horwitz traded again, this time to the Pirates

It didn’t take long before a former Toronto Blue Jay was traded again. On Tuesday night, hours after he was traded from the Blue Jays, the Cleveland Guardians traded Spencer Horwitz to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for prospects Michael Kennedy and Josh Hartle, as well as bulk reliever Luis L.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / December 2, 2024