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Pirates' Billy McKinney: Sent outright to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates outrighted Billy 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
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated Billy 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
Billy 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 Pittsburgh 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
Billy McKinney is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.Though McKinney had picked up starts in each of the Pittsburgh 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
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Billy 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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Pirates' Billy McKinney: Joining big club
Billy McKinney will travel with the Pittsburgh Pirates on their road trip to Texas and is expected to be called up from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Monday's game against the Rangers, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.Andrew McCutchen (knee) landed on the injured list Saturday, which will likely push Bryan De La Cruz to designated hitter in most scenarios. In turn, Pittsburgh will be shorthanded in the outfield, which could leave McKinney as the starting right fielder against right-handed pitching.
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Pirates' Billy McKinney: Dealt to Pirates
Billy McKinney was traded by the Yankees to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for international bonus pool money Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.McKinney spent the 2023 season in the Yankees organization and agreed to a minor-league deal to return to the club earlier in the offseason. He should provide depth in the Pirates outfield but is unlikely to draw regular playing time, barring injury.
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Yankees' Billy McKinney: Returns to Yankees
Billy McKinney signed a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees on Friday, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.McKinney split the 2023 season between the Yankees and their Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, posting a .726 OPS with six homers over 48 games during his time with the big club. The 29-year-old will provide the Bronx Bombers with some veteran outfield depth.
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Billy McKinney: Hits free agent market
Billy McKinney (back) elected to become a free agent Monday.He'll test out free agency rather than accept the Yankees' outright assignment. McKinney missed the last several weeks of the season with a back injury and it's not clear what his current health situation is.
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Yankees' Billy McKinney: Placed on outright waivers
The New York Yankees outrighted Billy McKinney (back) to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.Back spasms kept McKinney out of action since late August, and he'll now lose his spot on the Yankees' 40-man roster. The 29-year-old outfielder has the option to become a free agent and should be able to secure at least a minor-league deal after posting a .726 OPS with New York.
Billy McKinney
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