Pittsburgh Pirates Add Pitcher To 40-Man Roster

Title: Pittsburgh Pirates Add Pitcher To 40-Man Roster The Pittsburgh Pirates have added right-handed relief pitcher Elvis Alvarado to their 40-man roster as they prepare for the 2025 season. Alvarado was signed by the Pirates on December 28 and is one of the two remaining open spots on the roster. Last season, Alvarado played in the Miami Marlins' minor league system, primarily with Triple-A Jacksonville, achieving a 2.79 ERA in 39 appearances. He converted 11 of 12 save opportunities and recorded 71 strikeouts in 48.1 innings, although he struggled with 38 walks. Alvarado's performance marked a significant improvement from his 2023 season with the Detroit Tigers, where he had a 5.18 ERA in 31 appearances. In 2022, Alvarado had a standout year, finishing with an 8-3 record and a 2.72 ERA over 49 appearances. He began his career as an outfielder in the Washington Nationals' minor league system before transitioning to pitching. The Pirates are looking to strengthen their bullpen, which had the fourth-highest ERA in the league last season and tied for the second-most blown saves in the ninth inning. The team also acquired another relief pitcher, Peter Strzelecki, from the Cleveland Guardians, who had a 2.31 ERA in 10 appearances for Cleveland in 2024. The moves indicate the Pirates' intent to bolster their pitching staff and improve their performance in the upcoming season.

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Original Article Author: Nathaniel Marrero