Rowdy Tellez Released by Pirates; Was 4 Plate Appearances Shy of $200K Contract Bonus
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released Rowdy Tellez as he was on the verge of receiving a $200,000 bonus for reaching 425 plate appearances this season.
Pirates release 1B Rowdy Tellez 4 plate appearances short of a $200K contract bonus
Manager Derek Shelton and general manager Ben Cherington insist that the decision had nothing to do with Tellez's pending bonus.
Macafee: Pirates make questionable decision to DFA veterans Rowdy Tellez, Michael A. Taylor
With six games to go, the Pirates designated Rowdy Tellez and Michael A. Taylor for assignment ahead of Tuesday's series-opening game against the Milwaukee Brewers. In corresponding moves, Joshua Palacios and Liover Peguero were recalled from Class-AAA Indianapolis.
Pirates release veterans Rowdy Tellez and Michael A. Taylor to make way for prospects
The Pirates announced roster moves before Tuesday's game against Milwaukee, the opener of the final series of the 2024 season at PNC Park.
Pirates DFA OF Michael A. Taylor, 1B Rowdy Tellez
Out of postseason contention, the Pittsburgh Pirates designated outfielder Michael A. Taylor and first baseman Rowdy Tellez and recalled outfielder Joshua Palacios and infielder Liover Peguero from Tr
Rowdy Tellez released by Pirates just four plate appearances from $200,000 bonus
General Manager Ben Cherington said the bonus had "zero factor" in the decision to cut ties with the 29-year-old fan favorite.
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.
Pirates designate Rowdy Tellez four plate appearances short of a $200K bonus
With the Pittsburgh Pirates out of playoff contention, first baseman Rowdy Tellez was playing for an opportunity to receive a $200,000 bonus based on plate appearances. He entered Tuesday with 421 plate appearances,
Pirates cut Rowdy Tellez, insist pending bonus wasn't reason
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment on Tuesday, a move that saved the team $200,000 in a performance bonus he just missed reaching.
Pirates cut 1B Rowdy Tellez four plate appearances shy of bonus
Pirates GM Ben Cherington said first baseman Rowdy Tellez's potential bonus had "zero factor" in the decision to cut him before Tuesday's game.
Pirates' Liover Peguero: Up with big club
The Pirates recalled Peguero from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was up in the majors for a couple days in early June but hasn't seen action in the big leagues since last season.
Pirates Designate Pair of Veterans For Assignment
On Tuesday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that they designated center fielder Michael A. Taylor and first ...
Pirates have ruthless timing with DFA of veteran slugger
The Pittsburgh Pirates are having some ruthless timing this week with their decision to DFA a veteran slugger.
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Roster moves
The Pittsburgh Pirates today recalled infielder Liover Peguero and outfielder Joshua Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis. First baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor have been ...