The Pirates keep cranking home runs out of LECOM Park, and yesterday they got another Spring Training win thanks to that power. Here’s Greg Brown.
Manager Derek Shelton liked the work of Josh Fleming, who earned the win on the mound with two scoreless innings. Fleming signed a split contract with the Bucs last month after four years with Tampa Bay, and Shelton likes his versatility.
Center fielder Jack Suwinski had a double and a home run. He says he is finally finding his rhythm this spring.
The Bucs announced the signing of free agent pitcher Eric Lauer to a minor league contract. They also assigned outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba and pitcher Colin Selby to Indianapolis, shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng to Altoona, and top infield prospects Termarr Johnson and Jack Branigan to minor league camp with no official team designation yet. 27 players were signed to pre-arbitration contracts for this season.
Roansy Contreras starts for the Pirates today against Toronto.
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