Pittsburgh Pirates Claim Former Draft Pick

Title: Pittsburgh Pirates Claim Former Draft Pick The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed infielder Tristan Gray off waivers from the Oakland Athletics shortly after the 2024 World Series. Gray was originally drafted by the Pirates in the 13th round of the 2017 MLB Draft. He was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in a deal for outfielder Corey Dickerson before the 2018 season. At 28 years old, Gray had a brief stint in the majors, achieving five at-bats and two hits, including his first career home run. After electing free agency, Gray signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. He primarily played for the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, during the 2024 season. Gray had a short major league appearance with the Marlins in June 2024, being called up and sent back down within a few days. The Oakland Athletics claimed Gray after the Marlins designated him for assignment on August 25, 2024. In Triple-A, Gray posted a solid performance with a .251 batting average, 19 home runs, and 64 RBIs. His major league statistics from the 2024 season show struggles, with a .107 batting average across 28 at-bats for Miami and Oakland.

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Original Article Author: Nathaniel Marrero