The Pirates have announced their Opening Day roster and have made several moves ahead of the first pitch.
Right-handed pitcher Jared Jones has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a “right elbow UCL sprain”. That is retroactive to March 24.
Also, infielder Spencer Horwitz, who had wrist surgery before Spring Training, begins the season on the 10-day injured list. That is also retroactive to March 24.
The Pirates also made the following moves:
Contract of LHP Ryan Borucki selected
RHP Peter Strzelecki designated for assignment
RHP Hunter Stratton optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis
The starting lineup for Opening Day in Miami has also been release. Tommy Pham will leadoff in left field.
Pirates Opening Day roster:
Infielders:
Ji Hwan Bae (also OF)
Adam Frazier (also OF)
Nick Gonzales
Ke’Bryan Hayes
Isiah Kiner-Falefa
Jared Triolo
Outfielders:
Andrew McCutchen
Tommy Pham
Bryan Reynolds
Jack Suwinski
Oneil Cruz
Catchers:
Joey Bart
Endy Rodriguez (also INF)
Starting Pitchers:
Paul Skenes
Mitch Keller
Bailey Falter
Andrew Heaney
Carmen Mlodzinski
Bullpen:
David Bednar
Ryan Borucki
Caleb Ferguson
Colin Holderman
Justin Lawrence
Tim Mayza
Dennis Santana
Joey Wentz
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