Feb 24, 2021; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Roansy Contreras (59) warms up during spring training at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
When the Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, kick off their 2021 season this week Roansy Contreras will be toeing the rubber
This Tuesday the Altoona Curve will make their return. After the minor league season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, minor league baseball is set to return in 2021. That includes the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Tuesday evening the Curve will kick off their 2021 season by hosting the Bowie Baysox at People’s Natural Gas Field in Altoona.