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Pirates Re-Sign Pitcher to Minor League Deal

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed a bullpen pitcher who recently looked for opportunities elsewhere. The Pirates re-signed right-handed pitcher Tanner Rainey and assigned him to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to his transactions log.

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Pirates agree to contract with ex-Nationals pitcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates are once again taking a low-risk swing on a familiar arm. On Tuesday, Pittsburgh re-signed Tanner Rainey to a minor league contract, placing the veteran right-hander at Triple-A Indianapolis as a potential bullpen reinforcement move down the road.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 6

Pirates Relief Pitcher Elects Free Agency

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen arm will look for an opportunity with another MLB team. The Pirates designated right-handed relief pitcher Tanner Rainey for assignment on June 2, after they claimed utilityman Ronny Simón off waivers from the Miami Marlins, making room for Simón on the 40-man roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / June 3

Pirates DFA Tanner Rainey and pick up INF/OF Ronny Simon

Another failure for a disappointing bullpen. After an abysmal outing on Sunday in which Tanner Rainey was charged with all four runs scored by the San Diego Padres in their seventh-inning comeback that cost the Pittsburgh Pirates the game and the series, he was designated for assignment.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / June 2

Pirates Claim Versatile Ronny Simón from Marlins, DFA Tanner Rainey

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed infielder/outfielder Ronny Simón off waivers from the Miami Marlins. To make room for Simón on the 40-man roster, the Pirates designated pitcher Tanner Rainey for assignment.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Inside The Diamonds / June 2

Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Moves 6/2/2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made significant roster adjustments ahead of their upcoming series. The team has claimed infielder Ronny Simón off waivers from the Miami Marlins and designated right-handed pitcher Tanner Rainey for assignment.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 2

Pirates Designate Relief Pitcher for Assignment

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made two roster moves, one of which changes their bullpen. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported that the Pirates claimed utilityman Ronny Simón off waivers from the Marlins and designated right-handed pitcher Tanner Rainey for assignment to make a spot on the 40-man roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3

Pirates place former Gold Glove winner on IL

Right-hander Justin Lawrence was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Rainey on the 40-man roster, while Rainey’s active roster spot will come at the expense of infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

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Former Washington Nationals Reliever Tanner Rainey Signs with Pirates

Former Washington Nationals reliever Tanner Rainey signed a minor-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates this weekend, according to Just Baseball. The Pirates also signed another reliever, Hunter Stratton.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 8

Pirates Sign Former Nationals Reliever Tanner Rainey to Minor League Contract

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right-handed relief pitcher Tanner Rainey to a minor league contract, Just Baseball's Aram Leighton reported Saturday night.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

Pirates Sign Tanner Rainey, Hunter Stratton To Minor League Contracts

The Pirates have signed right-handers Tanner Rainey and Hunter Stratton to minors deals, as respectively reported by Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton (X link)

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Washington Nationals No Longer Have Anyone Left From 2019 World Series Team

In case the Washington Nationals' 2019 World Series championship didn't feel distant enough already, the final holdover from that year's team has finally walked out the door.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 23

Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats non-tender Kyle Finnegan & Tanner Rainey

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