Pirates Move Murdock, DFA Wendzel | MLB News

The Pirates just made a savvy move, adding pitcher Noah Murdock to the 40-man roster while sending infielder Davis Wendzel packing—forcing a roster shuffle with major implications. Murdock, a former Royals prospect who debuted with the A’s in 2025, is heading to Triple-A Indianapolis after signing a minor league deal with an upward mobility clause that required the Pirates to protect him. His recent minor league surge—with strong strikeout rates and groundball tendencies—could earn him a quick call-up if he keeps dominating. Meanwhile, Wendzel, a versatile but underwhelming big league call-up, is now DFA’d after a brief stint and a stint on the Triple-A injured list. With his minor league upside and positional flexibility, he’s likely to be claimed off waivers—or become a free agent if he clears waivers. Another classic baseball roster dance, but with stakes that could reshape both teams’ futures. 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/5d3598cbef3290d3