Earlier today, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded away Ivan Nova to the White Sox. With one year left at $9.167 million with a projected 1.5 season, Nova falls somewhere in the rank of being worth $2.833 million ($8 million/win) and $3.583 million ($8.5 million/win). That’s little value, and the Pirates didn’t receive much in return.
The club saved money in this deal and opened up an additional roster spot, one which they’ve just filled. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the club is set to sign Jordan Lyles:
Last season, Lyles tossed a 4.