The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen five players elect free agency from their Triple-A squad over the last few days. Edward Olivares, Jake Woodford, Billy McKinney, Ryder Ryan, and Justin Bruihl all elected free agency. All five players spent time with the Pirates at the Major League level in 2024.
Olivares was acquired last offseason in a minor move with the Royals. After hitting for power in the second half with Kansas City, the Pirates took a chance on the breakout. Olivares struggled in the majors with the Pirates, and continued his struggles in the minors, where he finished the 2024 season.