Pirates' Kyler Fedko: Inks minor-league deal with Pittsburgh
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Fedko (knee) signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Thursday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Fedko was designated for assignment by the Twins on Tuesday, and he has now found his next opportunity with the Pirates. The outfielder underwent surgery in early August to repair a torn ACL, MCL, and LCL in his left knee, and he is going to be sidelined for the rest of the season as a result.
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Twins' Kyler Fedko: DFA'd by Minnesota
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The Twins designated Fedko (knee) for assignment Tuesday.
The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Ben Ross, who was called up from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday. Fedko is out for the season after having surgery in early August to repair a torn ACL, MCL and LCL in his left knee.
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Twins' Kyler Fedko: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Twins optioned Fedko to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.
Fedko was with the big club for nearly a month, but he received just four starts and failed to pick up his first major-league hit. The Twins will announced a corresponding roster move before Friday's contest against the Angels.
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Twins' Kyler Fedko: Expected to have contract selected
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Fedko is expected to have his contract selected from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.
Fedko will join the major-league roster for the first time in his professional career. The outfielder has posted a .286 average with 15 home runs, 45 RBI, 44 runs scored and nine stolen bases over 206 at-bats in 58 contests with St. Paul so far this year. Orlando Arcia was designated for assignment by Minnesota on Sunday, clearing room on both the 40-man roster and the major-league roster for Fedko.
