Aug 17, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Luis Perdomo (61) and catcher Austin Hedges (18) celebrate the win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Friday evening the San Diego Padres designated Luis Perdomo for assignment. He is a pitcher the Pittsburgh Pirates should pursue for a bullpen boost.
Friday was the deadline for MLB teams to add prospects to their 40-man roster in order to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. The Pittsburgh Pirates added two players to their 40-man roster, and designated a pair of veterans for assignment.