Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on Dec. 10 in an interview on MLB Network that Bart will enter 2025 as the favorite to start at catcher, The Bucco Beat reports.

The Red Sox traded Valdez to the Pirates on Sunday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Joe Vogatsky.

The Pirates signed Rainey to a minor-league contract Dec. 6 that includes an invitation to spring training.

The Pirates signed Solak to a minor-league contract Dec. 6.

Manager Derek Shelton said Monday that Rodriguez (elbow) is expected to be fully healthy for the start of spring training, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Mattson signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Thursday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The Pirates plan to play Reynolds at first base at least on a part-time basis in 2025, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Skenes was named the 2024 National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year on Monday.

The Pirates signed Rodriguez to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The Pirates outrighted Mattson to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The Pirates outrighted Jefferies to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The Pirates outrighted Heller (shoulder) to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The Pirates claimed Cabbage off waivers from the Astros on Monday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The Pirates re-signed Nunez to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

The Pirates claimed Gray off waivers from the Athletics on Thursday.

The Pirates signed Ramirez to a minor-league contract on Oct. 13.

Falter did not factor into the decision in Sunday's loss to the Yankees, allowing four earned runs on four hits and three walks in three innings. He failed to record a strikeout.

De La Cruz is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Yankees.

McCutchen is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Kiner-Falefa is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Yankees.

Yorke went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Yankees.

Triolo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Yankees.

Gonzales went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Yankees.

Burrows (1-0) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and three walks while striking out two to earn the win Saturday against the Yankees.

Skenes fanned three over two perfect innings during Saturday's 9-4 win over the Yankees.