Pirates claim outfielder Tristan Gray off waivers from Athletics

Title: Pirates claim outfielder Tristan Gray off waivers from Athletics The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed infielder Tristan Gray off waivers from the Athletics. Gray was originally drafted by the Pirates in the 13th round of the 2017 MLB Draft from Rice University. He was part of a trade involving reliever Daniel Hudson to acquire outfielder Corey Dickerson from the Tampa Bay Rays in February 2018. At 27 years old, Gray has played 17 MLB games, achieving a batting average of .152 with a double, home run, and one RBI. His major league appearances have been with Tampa Bay (2023), Miami (2024), and Oakland (2024). Last season with the Athletics, Gray recorded a batting line of 3 for 21 in eight games. In the minor leagues, he had a strong performance, slashing .251/.322/.467 in 112 games. Gray's minor league stats include 25 doubles, four triples, 19 home runs, and 64 RBIs while playing for Triple-A Jacksonville and Las Vegas. Kevin Gorman, the author of the article, has extensive experience covering sports, including high school sports and college football/basketball. Gorman has been with TribLive since 1999 and offers a personal connection to the local area as a Baldwin native and Penn State graduate.

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Original Article Author: Kevin Gorman