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Pirates acquire Johnathan Rodríguez in trade with Orioles for cash

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Pirates acquire Johnathan Rodríguez in trade with Orioles for cash

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded with the Baltimore Orioles to acquire outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez for cash considerations. Rodríguez was designated for assignment by the Orioles and has been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis. The 26-year-old has also played for the Guardians and brings a.177 batting average from his time in the majors. He performed well in Triple-A Norfolk, posting a.270 average with 14 doubles and four home runs this season. To make room for Rodríguez, the Pirates designated catcher Shawn Ross for assignment, who made his MLB debut and hit a two-run home run over the weekend. The Pirates reinstated catcher Endy Rodríguez from the injured list ahead of their game against the Diamondbacks.

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•Pirates acquire Johnathan Rodríguez from Orioles for cash considerations.
•Rodríguez assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis after trade.
•He carries a.177 batting average in the majors.
•Ross designated for assignment after debuting over the weekend.
•Pirates reinstate catcher Endy Rodríguez from the injured list.

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The Pirates swung a trade with the Orioles to add some outfield depth, acquiring Johnathan Rodríguez for cash considerations. Rodríguez, […] The post Pirates Trade: Bucs Add Outfield Depth From Baltimore appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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