Devenski Hits Free Agency as Pirates Bolster Bullpen | MLB News

Chris Devenski, veteran reliever with a decade of MLB experience, has hit free agency after being designated for assignment by the Pirates — a move he legally resisted due to his five-plus years of service time. His rollercoaster stint with Pittsburgh included a scary head injury, an ejection for allegedly throwing at a batter (he denies it), and a mysterious illness that landed him on the 60-day injured list. Despite brief stints in the majors and rehab assignments, the Pirates opted to send him down again, paving the way for his free-agent departure. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh is aggressively rebuilding its bullpen, adding four high-impact relievers at the trade deadline — Camilo Doval, Kirby Yates, Luke Weaver, and Lake Bachar — signaling a major shift as they aim to stabilize their pitching staff amid a turbulent season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b82bc2ef3a290713