Pirates Acquire RHP Yates From Braves; Add Mientkiewicz To Roster
Oct 5, 2014 3:22 PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Yates from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league pitcher Todd Redmond.
The Pirates also designated infielder Josh Wilson for assignment, unconditionally released pitchers Byung-Hyun Kim and Juan Perez, and reassigned infielder Jorge Velandia and pitcher Jaret Wright to minor league camp.
In addition, the Pirates selected Doug Mientkiewicz from Triple-A Indianapolis and added him to the 40-man roster.
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