Pirates optioned RHPs Thomas Harrington, Brandan Bidois, Wilber Dotel and Antwone Kelly and OF Esmerlyn Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis; Reassigned C Omar Alfonzo, RHP Khristian Curtis and OF/INF Mitch Jebb to minor league camp.
We’re still early enough in spring training that these large batches of cuts don’t usually come with any major surprises. Harrington pitched well in Grapefruit League action, posting a 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a 2/3 K/BB ratio over six innings. He should get an opportunity with the Pirates at some point during the 2026 campaign.
