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Pittsburgh Pirates release five players ahead of Dodgers series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:45 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates release five players ahead of Dodgers series

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released five players from their organization just before starting a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The players released include RHP Rubens Romero, LHP Dariel Miguel, OF Limanol Payero, RHP Fernando Figuera, and RHP Alejandro Rondon. Romero struggled with a 16.88 ERA in rookie ball, while Figuera posted an 8.67 ERA. This roster decision comes as the Pirates recently gained momentum by winning two straight games against the Detroit Tigers. The Pirates enter this series against the Dodgers looking to build on their current two-game winning streak.

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Key Details

•Pirates release five players from organization before Dodgers series
•Rubens Romero and Fernando Figuera were among those let go
•Pirates won two straight games against the Tigers prior to this series
•Upcoming series against the Dodgers begins at 10:10 p.m. EDT on Friday

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