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• Pirates' Billy McKinney: Sent outright to Triple-A

  09/09/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Pirates outrighted McKinney to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday. McKinney went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment and will stick around in the organization. The veteran outfielder has posted a .526 OPS in 10 games with Pittsburgh this season.

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• Pirates' Billy McKinney: DFA'd by Pittsburgh

  09/06/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Pirates designated McKinney for assignment Friday. The 30-year-old was added to Pittsburgh's roster Aug. 19 but has been let go after he posted a .526 OPS in 10 games. McKinney could elect to become a free agent if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

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• Pirates' Billy McKinney: Losing out on starts vs. righties

  08/26/2024 • By RotoWire

  McKinney is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs. For the second straight day, the lefty-hitting McKinney will find himself on the bench while the Pirates oppose a right-handed starter (Jameson Taillon). McKinney's brief run in a strong-side platoon role looks to have come to an end, as the Pirates are expected to deploy Bryan Reynolds and Bryan De La Cruz as their main starters in the corner outfield while Oneil Cruz sees more starts at designated hitter in the short term.

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• Pirates' Billy McKinney: Hitting bench versus right-hander

  08/25/2024 • By RotoWire

  McKinney is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. Though McKinney had picked up starts in each of the Pirates' last three matchups with right-handers, he'll give up his spot in the lineup to Yasmani Grandal while righty Nick Martinez takes the hill for the Reds. Since his call-up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, McKinney has gone 3-for-13 with an RBI, a run and six strikeouts.

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• Pirates' Billy McKinney: Added to roster

  08/19/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Pirates selected McKinney's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. McKinney will provide some depth in the corner outfield and at first base. The 29-year-old is a career .209/.284/.390 hitter over parts of six major-league seasons and has posted an .846 OPS at Indianapolis in 2024.

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