{"id":84257,"date":"2024-08-27T17:43:13","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T21:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=84257"},"modified":"2024-08-27T17:43:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T21:43:13","slug":"pirates-reactivate-pitchers-jones-mlodzinski","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/08\/27\/pirates-reactivate-pitchers-jones-mlodzinski\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirates Reactivate Pitchers Among Other Moves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As expected, the Pittsburgh Pirates have reactivated starting pitcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=jonesja09,jones-013jar&amp;search=Jared+Jones&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jared Jones<\/a> and reliever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mlodzca01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carmen Mlodzinski<\/a>. Jones had been on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/07\/04\/jared-jones-injured-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">injured list<\/a> since July 4 with a right lat strain and just completed a rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis. He is scheduled to start Tuesday night\u2019s game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We have made the following roster moves:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ended the rehab assignments of RHP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=jonesja09,jones-013jar&amp;search=Jared+Jones&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jared Jones<\/a> and RHP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mlodzca01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carmen Mlodzinski<\/a> and reinstated each from the 15-day injured list<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Optioned INF\/OF <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/baeji01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ji Hwan Bae<\/a> to Triple-A Indianapolis<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Designated LHP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/feiglbr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brady Feigl<\/a> for assignment<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pirates\/status\/1828512959896686662?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 27, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Pirates Reactivate Pitcher Jared Jones Among Other Moves<\/h2>\n<p>Jones, 22, is 5-6 with a 3.56 ERA, 1.110 WHIP, 3.75 FIP, and ERA+ of 117. The fearless rookie right-hander has struck out 9.7 per nine innings for a well above-average 26.4 strikeout percentage. Opponents are batting just .220\/.283\/.398 against him. He features a four-seam fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. The four-seamer is used 49.8 percent of the time and averages 97.3 mph. Just as important, the Pirates might get some extra juice from Jones\u2019 bulldog attitude on the mound. Since <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/03\/25\/jared-jones-pirates-opening-day-roster\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">making the team<\/a> out of spring training, Jones has carried himself as though he knew he belonged. Older Pirates fans had to be reminded of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/robindo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Don Robinson<\/a>, who made the team at age 20 in 1978.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Smgg_DNecRQ?si=YqsZmUeEyDIlHbJj\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Although he returns too late to give the Pirates a realistic chance to get back in the Wild Card race, to his teammates Jones will be a sight for sore eyes. Starting pitching has been a strength for the Pirates for most of the season. However, with injuries to Jones and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gonzama02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marco Gonzales<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/07\/31\/pirates-2024-trade-deadline-grades\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">trades<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/priesqu01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quinn Priester<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/perezma02.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mart\u00edn P\u00e9rez<\/a>, recently the starting rotation has been held together by shoestrings and duct tape. As a result, the Pirates have given starts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/woodfja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Woodford<\/a>, who was designated for assignment on Monday, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/08\/09\/pirates-select-domingo-german\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">recent addition<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/germado01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Domingo Germ\u00e1n<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In three rehab starts at Indy, Jones pitched 11 innings, registering a 0-1 record and a 4.91 ERA. More impressively, he had a 1.091 WHIP and struck out 13.1 per nine innings.<\/p>\n<h3>Mlodzinski will Help Bullpen<\/h3>\n<p>Jones won\u2019t be the only pitcher who the Pirates will be glad to see. Mlodzinski, 25, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2020\/05\/15\/carmen-mlodzinski-2020-mlb-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">31st overall pick in 2020<\/a>, will provide a boost to a beleaguered bullpen that\u2019s been ineffective. In 2024, he has a 3.18 ERA and 1.235 WHIP. He\u2019s been a reliable bullpen option, working his way into the seventh-inning specialist role as a rookie in 2023.<\/p>\n<h3>Bae Victim of Lineup Shake-Up<\/h3>\n<p>Of course, where roster moves are concerned, baseball giveth and taketh away. Center fielder\/second baseman <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/baeji01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ji Hwan Bae<\/a> has been optioned to Indianapolis, a victim of the need for a vacant roster spot, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/08\/26\/pirates-oneil-cruz-center-field\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">recent decision<\/a> to move shortstop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/cruzon01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oneil Cruz<\/a> to center field, and his own ineffectiveness. The speedy 24-year-old has provided strong outfield defense but is hitting only .189\/.247\/.216 with a 32 OPS+. He has a .275 BABIP, but with a 29.6 percent strikeout rate, he doesn\u2019t put the ball in play enough to take advantage of his BABIP and his speed.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Bae\u2019s poor play, it\u2019s quite a shock that he\u2019s been ejected from the active roster instead of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/taylomi02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael A. Taylor<\/a>. The Pirates placed Taylor on outright waivers on Sunday. He wasn\u2019t designated for assignment, however, and remains on the active roster until he\u2019s claimed. Taylor seemingly has nine lives like a cat. The Pirates must be hoping that another team claims him and his .196\/.257\/.284 slash line and assumes what\u2019s left of his $4 million contract. Taylor might fit with a contender looking for a late-inning defensive replacement. But if the Pirates are looking for another team to claim him, they\u2019re clinging to a false hope.<\/p>\n<h3>A Feel-Good Story, Sort of<\/h3>\n<p>Besides Jones and Mlodzinski, another Pirates pitcher graced the transaction list lately. Pittsburgh selected the contract of left-handed reliever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/feiglbr01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brady Feigl<\/a> on Sunday. After 10 years of pitching in 17 cities at all minor league levels, the Dominican Winter League, and independent ball, he finally made his major league debut at age 33 on Monday. A day later, Feigl has been designated for assignment along with Bae.<\/p>\n<p>With solid representation from family in the stands at PNC Park, Feigl had a rough debut. He gave up six runs in 1 2\/3 innings to the Cubs. But he was left out there as a sacrificial lamb to wrap up an 18-8 loss and save the staff. Although it\u2019s imperative that we writer types maintain a neutral stance, here\u2019s hoping that Feigl gets another chance and is more effective next time. After all, imagine having to tell your grandchildren that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/tellero01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-08-27_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rowdy Tellez<\/a> relieved you in your only major league appearance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: \u00a9 Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As expected, the Pittsburgh Pirates have reactivated starting pitcher Jared Jones and reliever Carmen Mlodzinski. Jones had been on the injured list since July 4 with a right lat strain and just completed a rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis. He is scheduled to start Tuesday night\u2019s game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. 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