Pittsburgh Pirates Sign Capable Right-Handed Reliever

An interesting signing by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Pirates have signed pitcher Juan Minaya to a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training.

#Pirates have signed RHP Juan Minaya to a minor league contract.

— MiLB-Transactions (@tombaseball29) February 4, 2023

Minaya made just six relief appearances for the Minnesota Twins last season, allowing six earned runs over 9.2 innings of work.

However, from 2018-21, Minaya posted a strong 3.15 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, with 128 strikeouts over 114.1 innings and 103 relief appearances, split between the Chicago White Sox and the Twins.

The thirty-two-year-old gives the Pirates some quality relief depth heading into the 2023 season. 

There's a good chance he makes the Opening Day roster.
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