The Pittsburgh Pirates still had 29 players on the active Spring Training roster ahead of today’s noon deadline to set the Opening Day rosters. We already knew where three rosters cuts would be made, but there were still questions to be answered about the final bullpen spot and the 40-man roster moves.
The Pirates announced today that pitcher Jarlin Garcia was placed on the 60-day Injured List. Pitchers JT Brubaker and Robert Stephenson were placed on the 15-day IL. Outfielder Ryan Vilade was designated for assignment. Catcher Jason Delay and pitcher Rob Zastryzny were added to the roster, taking the spots left vacated by the Garcia and Vilade moves.