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Pittsburgh Pirates News: Nik Turley Traded To AL West Team

Aug 27, 2020; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Nik Turley (71) pitches during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

After designating Nik Turley for assignment earlier in the week, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded him to the Oakland Athletics on Thursday afternoon

Nik Turley, whom was just designated for assignment Tuesday afternoon after the Pirates claimed Troy Stokes Jr., was just traded to the Oakland Athletics. The Pittsburgh Pirates are getting back cash considerations from the As in exchange for Turley.