Pirates Discussion: Still a Long Way To Go

There are 52 games to go and there has been modest roster movement since the deadline.

From a position player standpoint since the deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates have released Yoshi Tsutsugo and Jake Marisnick, promoted Tucupita Marcano, swapped Cal Mitchell for Rodolfo Castro, and claimed Jose Godoy after a brief stay by Taylor Davis following Tyler Heineman’s placement on the injured list.

Indianapolis has been handled much the same recently. The Pirates claimed Kevin Padlo and Drew Maggi to assign them in Triple-A, brought Brendt Citta back from Altoona, and had promoted Mike Jarvis all the way from Greensboro to Indianapolis after only 12 games in High-A.

Then in Altoona even after the…