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Bucs trade for first baseman, place outfielder on IL

Prior to today’s game against the Brewers, the Pirates announced the following roster moves:

ACQUISITIONS:

The Pirates acquired 1B/OF John Nogowski from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations.

Nogowski, 28, made his MLB debut in the truncated 2020 season, and went 1-for-4 in what was his only game played. This season, Nogowski played in 19 games for St. Louis and went 1-for-18 with a walk.

ROSTER MOVES: OF Ka'ai Tom has been placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to 7/2) due to a low back strain and RHP Kyle Keller has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.