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Back in January, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed 16-year-old right-handed pitcher David Matoma from Uganda during the international signing period. He became just the third Ugandan-born player to sign, joining Ben Serunkuma and Umar Male, each of whom joined the Los Angeles Dodgers during the previous international signing period.
The Pirates signed switch-hitting utility infielder Domingo Leyba to a minor league contract. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
The Pirates have added veteran right-hander Juan Minaya on a minor league deal, per John Dreker of Pirates Prospects. Minaya, …
Outfielder Anthony Alford has elected to become a free agent rather than accepting the Pirates' outright assignment to Triple-A, John …
The Guardians have claimed right-hander Luis Oviedo off waivers from the Pirates, reports John Dreker of Pirates Prospects (Twitter link). Pittsburgh …