Pirates DFA First Baseman Rowdy Tellez Four Plate Appearances Shy of Six-Figure Bonus
In December of 2023, Ethan Hullihen—a Pittsburgh Pirates contract guru—quietly posted to social media the specifics of an agreement between the team and first baseman Rowdy Tellez. The contract's incentive structure, per Hullihen, included a $200,000 incentive if Tellez reached 425 plate appearances in 2024.
Pirates release veterans Rowdy Tellez and Michael A. Taylor to make way for prospects
The Pittsburgh Pirates released first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor on Tuesday and promoted infielder Liover Peguero and outfielder Josh Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis. The moves came with just six games left in the season and Pittsburgh eliminated from playoff contention.
Pirates' Michael Taylor: Designated for assignment
The Pirates designated Taylor for assignment Tuesday. Taylor had started just one of the previous 13 games and will finish the year slashing only .193/.253/.290 over 300 plate appearances. The 33-year-old's roster spot will be absorbed by Joshua Palacios.
Pirates Designate Rowdy Tellez, Michael A. Taylor For Assignment
The Pirates announced that they have designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor for assignment. Those two
Pirates DFA Michael A. Taylor and Rowdy Tellez
With six games left in the season, the Pirates are looking toward 2025. On Tuesday, the team announced that both first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor have been designated for assignment.
Early 2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 20 at first base leaves no room to downgrade Matt Olson, Pete Alonso
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Guardians All-Star First Baseman Reaches New Milestone As Postseason Approaches
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A photographic look at a game day in the life of Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor
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Will Braves first baseman Matt Olson be the last MLB Iron Man of the 21st century?
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Philadelphia Phillies First Baseman Snubbed in Latest Hitter Power Rankings
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Yankees, Brewers clinch first two MLB playoff spots
The Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees became the first two teams to clinch spots in the 2024 MLB playoffs, earning ...
Red Sox lineup: Rookie second baseman starting for first time since Sept. 4
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How Chapman gave Webb his first ‘welcome to' MLB moment
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Vaughn Grissom’s first year with Red Sox was a struggle, but he says that’s not all bad
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Red Sox’ Alex Cora ejected during first inning
Red Sox manager Alex Cora was ejected just a few minutes into Game 1 of the Red Sox-Twins’ doubleheader Sunday.