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Nationals claimed RHP Justin Lawrence off waivers from the Twins.

Lawrence has been let go by both the Pirates and Twins while posting an 8.04 ERA and giving up eight homers in 28 innings this season. He’s out of options, so the Nationals will add him to their pen once he reports, perhaps at Carson Palmquist’s expense.
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Twins designated RHP Justin Lawrence for assignment.

Lawrence has been removed from Minnesota’s bullpen mix after allowing 12 runs with a 12/9 K/BB ratio across six innings. The 31-year-old reliever came over from the Pirates in a small trade earlier this month. He figures to generate some interest on waivers as a middle relief depth option.
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Twins acquired RHP Justin Lawrence from the Pirates for cash.

Lawrence heads to Minnesota after struggling to an inflated 5.32 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 25/12 K/BB ratio across 22 innings for the Pirates this season. The 31-year-old middle reliever is a sinker/sweeper combo arm with decent velocity but he doesn’t miss enough bats or possess the pinpoint control to envision pitching in high-leverage spots at this stage of his career.

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Pirates designated RHP Justin Lawrence for assignment.

Lawrence had an 0.51 ERA with the Pirates in 2025 in 17 2/3 innings, but reverted back in to usual form (career 5.05 ERA) with a 5.32 ERA in 22 innings thus far in 2026. This move clears roster space for the activation of Jared Jones. Lawrence should draw interest on waivers if healthy as he’s on a reasonable $1.225 million contract.

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Pirates agreed to terms with RHP Justin Lawrence on a one-year, $1.225 million contract.

After being picked up from the Rockies, Lawrence missed most of last year with elbow inflammation, but he allowed just one run over 17 2/3 innings while healthy. He’ll be in the mix for a setup role as the potential No. 2 right-hander in the Pirates pen.

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Pirates activated RHP Justin Lawrence from the 60-day injured list.

The 30-year-old right-hander rejoins the Pirates’ bullpen after missing nearly five months due to inflammation in his right elbow. Prior to landing on the injured list, Lawrence had registered a 0.79 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and a 15/6 K/BB ratio over 11 1/3 innings in his first 11 appearances. Colin Holderman was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move on Friday.

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Pirates transferred RHP Justin Lawrence from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Lawrence won’t be eligible to return from his elbow issue until the end of June. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Tanner Rainey.

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Pirates placed RHP Justin Lawrence on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.

No word yet on how long the 30-year-old right-hander is expected to be sidelined for. Mike Burrows was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move on Thursday to take Lawrence’s place in the Pirates’ bullpen.

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Pirates claimed RHP Justin Lawrence off waivers from the Rockies.

Lawrence was designated for assignment Saturday and finds a new home a couple days later. The 30-year-old was awful with a 6.49 ERA in 59 2/3 innings in 2024, but offers a middle-inning arm for the Pirates to begin the 2025 campaign.

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Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Rockies are designating RHP Justin Lawrence for assignment.

Lawrence was awful in 2024 with a 6.49 ERA and 1.78 WHIP while forging an ugly 45/33 K/BB over his 59 2/3 innings. Teams could have interest in Lawrence because of his previous success and hope he can rebound away from Coors Field, but it’ll all but assuredly be in a low-leverage role.

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