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Pirates trade Justin Lawrence to Twins for cash considerations

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Pirates trade Justin Lawrence to Twins for cash considerations

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates dealt relief pitcher Justin Lawrence to the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations on June 2, 2026. Lawrence, who was designated for assignment last week, made 23 relief appearances this season, posting a 5.32 ERA. The 31-year-old had a strong previous season, but his performance struggled early this year, contributing to the shaky bullpen. The Pirates had initially hoped to keep him in their system as depth, but traded him instead as they manage roster changes.

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By the Numbers

•Justin Lawrence traded to Twins on June 2, 2026.
•Lawrence had 5.32 ERA in 23 games this season.
•Pirates designated him for assignment last week.
•Lawrence's previous season included a 0.51 ERA in 2025.
•Pirates aimed to improve their roster with this move.

Latest Updates

9:29 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates trade Justin Lawrence to Twins
3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Twins acquire righty reliever Justin Lawrence from Pirates for cash
2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates Trade: Justin Lawrence Dealt to Twins

What they're saying

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The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash on Monday night. The 31-year-old Lawrence was 0-2 with a 5.32 ERA in 23 appearances for the Pirates this season. Lawrence debuted with Colorado in 2021 and spent four seasons with the Rockies before Pittsburgh claimed him off waivers in March 2025.
— Yahoo Sports

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded relief pitcher Justin Lawrence to the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations. Lawrence had been designated […] The post Pirates Trade: Justin Lawrence Dealt to Twins appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
— Yahoo Sports