The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen continues to be reshaped as the calendar flips to the second month of the 2022 season.
Pittsburgh demoted right-handed pitcher Miguel Yajure and left-handed pitcher Sam Howard Monday to bring the active roster down to 26 players.
All 30 teams were permitted to begin the year with 28 players due to the 99-day lockout shortening spring training.
Lefty reliever Aaron Fletcher was also sent to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the team’s transactions page.
An official announcement has not been released regarding Fletcher’s status on the major league team.
The 26-year-old owns a 9.