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During the MLB Rule Five Draft the Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired New York Mets selection, right-handed pitcher Luis Oviedo from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations.
Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates were busy during this year’s MLB Rule Five Draft, adding two young pitchers to the organization. After pitching dominated the draft in June, Cherington and company continued to keep priority in adding more arms to the organization by selecting Los Angeles Angels prospect Jose Soriano with the first-overall selection and then trading for New York Mets’ pick nine overall selection Luis Oviedo.