The Pittsburgh Pirates said goodbye to one of their longest-tenured performers Monday, designating left-handed pitcher Steven Brault for assignment.
The move was made to open a roster spot for another veteran left-hander, Jose Quintana, whose signing was first rumored last week but not announced officially until Monday.
The Bucs made several more moves Monday, bringing veteran right-hander Jerad Eickhoff and minor league catcher James Ritchie into the fold on minor league deals, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Quintana, if healthy, figures to grab a spot in the club’s starting rotation. He had a rough 2021 season, during which he pitched mostly out of the bullpen.