Pirates Add Depth with Rodríguez | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates just added outfield depth by acquiring Johnathan Rodríguez from the Orioles for cash, sending him to Triple-A Indianapolis while designating catcher Shawn Ross for assignment. With their outfield thin and Oneil Cruz sidelined, this move gives Pittsburgh flexibility ahead of the trade deadline—especially since Rodríguez’s minor league power numbers (over 100 homers) hint at untapped potential, despite a modest .177 average in the majors. Originally drafted by Cleveland in 2017, Rodríguez could be a solid late-inning bat if he can tap into his past success. 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/10aa936f1c4afff2