The Pittsburgh Pirates continued adding to the 2023 roster Sunday night.
The Pirates announced they have re-acquired first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Nick Garcia. Garcia was a third-round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, general manager Ben Cherington’s first draft in Pittsburgh. He owns a 3.88 ERA in 46 games, 36 starts, totaling 192 strikeouts, and a 1.26 WHIP in 187.2 minor-league innings.
To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed reliever Nick Mears was designated for assignment. Mears shifted between Pittsburgh and Triple-A Indianapolis, pitching two scoreless innings in 2022.