On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates are playing the Atlanta Braves in their most recent spring training game.
After Monday, the Pirates will have their Opening Day matchup against the New York Mets on Thursday.
Pirates Announce Roster Move Ahead Of Opening Day
GettyPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 9: Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly #12 looks on from the dugout in the first inning during the game against the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park on May 9, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
On Monday, the Pirates also announced news about veteran pitcher Mike Clevinger.
The Pirates wrote: “ROSTER MOVE: We have reassigned RHP Mike Clevinger to minor league camp. There are now 27 players remaining in Major League camp.”
GettyBRADENTON, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18: Mike Clevinger #52 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a portrait during the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates Photo Day at LECOM Park on February 18, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
Clevinger is coming off a season where he went 0-2 with a 7.94 ERA in eight games for the Chicago White Sox.
Clevinger’s MLB Career
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 30: Starting pitcher Mike Clevinger #52 of the Chicago White Sox throws in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 30, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Clevinger was picked in the fourth round of the 2011 MLB Draft.
He has also spent time with the Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres (in addition to the White Sox) over nine MLB seasons.
During the 2019 season, the 35-year-old went 13-4 with a 2.71 ERA in 21 games.
GettyCLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 01: Mike Clevinger #52 of the Cleveland Indians throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Over 164 total games, Clevinger has gone 60-44 with a 3.55 ERA.
He has also appeared in ten MLB playoff games.
Kevin Gorman of Tribune-Review Sports added: “The Pirates announced that RHP Mike Clevinger, a non-roster invitee, has been reassigned to minor league camp. That reduces the roster to 27 players (26 active), meaning that RHP Jose Urquidy and LHP Hunter Barco secured the final two spots in the bullpen.”
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – JULY 20: Starting pitcher Mike Clevinger #52 of the Cleveland Indians pitches during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Progressive Field on July 20, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Pirates Last Season
GettyDETROIT, MI – JUNE 17: Manager Don Kelly #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates watches their game against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at Comerica Park on June 17, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
The Pirates are coming off a tough season where they went 71-91, which had them at the bottom of the National League Central.
That said, they have players such as Paul Skenes and Bryan Reynolds.
The franchise last made the MLB playoffs during the 2015 season.
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