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Pirates sign three more draft picks; Cervelli’s status unclear

PHOENIX — The Pirates announced the signings of three more 2018 draft picks Tuesday, bringing the total number of signed selections to 10.

The newly minted Pirates prospects are:

  • right-hander Mike LoPresti, an 18th-round pick from St. John’s University, who posted a 3.16 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 17 games, including 15 starts, this year;
  • lefty Cam Alldred, a University of Cincinnati product picked in the 24th round, who had 3.95 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 14 starts in 2018;
  • and 25th-round pick Luke Mangieri, an outfielder who hit .322 with five doubles and two homers in 51 games for Bradley University this year.