The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the addition of four minor leaguers to the 40-man roster Tuesday night, protecting them from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.
Catcher/first baseman Endy Rodriguez, infielder/outfielder Jared Triolo, and right-handed pitchers Mike Burrows and Colin Selby.
To make room on the 40-man, catcher Tyler Heineman, left-handed pitcher Manny Banuelos, and right-handed pitchers Jeremy Beasley and Junior Fernandez were designated for assignment. With the subtraction of Banuelos, the Pirates do not have a left-handed arm on the roster.
Rodriguez become a force at the plate since being traded to the Pirates from the New York Mets in a Jan.