Pirates Claim Tristan Gray

Title: Pirates Claim Tristan Gray The Pirates have claimed infielder Tristan Gray off waivers from the Athletics, who also removed Austin Adams and Armando Alvarez from their 40-man roster. Tristan Gray, 28, has limited major league experience, with a batting line of .152/.222/.273 over 36 plate appearances in 17 games. Gray has a stronger minor league track record, with a career batting line of .238/.311/.454 and a 104 wRC+ across various organizations. The Pirates originally drafted Gray in 2017 but traded him to the Rays in 2018. His return to the Pirates comes as they seek infield depth amid roster uncertainties. The Pirates are facing challenges at multiple infield positions, including shortstop, third base, and first base, with recent changes and injuries affecting their lineup. Austin Adams is effectively non-tendered by the Athletics, as they opted not to retain him for the projected arbitration salary of $1.7 million for 2025. Adams has showcased strong strikeout abilities but struggles with control, evidenced by his 27.7% strikeout rate and 12% walk rate during his 41 1/3 innings pitched this season. Adams is likely to become a free agent soon, as he qualifies for free agency due to his service time and career outright status. Armando Alvarez, who made his major league debut this year, has been removed from the roster despite better minor league performance, hitting .301/.369/.551 over the last three seasons. Alvarez, lacking three years of service time, will also have the option to elect minor league free agency after being removed from the Athletics' roster.

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Original Article Author: Darragh McDonald