Pirates Roster Moves: Will Robertson Claimed From White Sox
There aren’t many roster moves across baseball this time of year, but the Pittsburgh Pirates made one on Monday, claiming outfielder Will Robertson off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.
Robertson made his MLB debut this season and split 27 games between the White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays. The 27-year-old hit .129 (9 for 70) with a .316 OPS, one double and nine RBI.
Originally a fourth-round pick of the Blue Jays in the 2019 draft, Robertson has spent six seasons in the minor leagues and carries a .247/.334/.458 batting line with 117 doubles, 10 triples, 85 home runs and 298 RBI in 528 games.
In 89 games at Triple-A between Toronto and Chicago in 2025, Robertson slashed .289/.387/.571 with 21 doubles, a pair of triples, 20 home runs and 60 RBI. He was twice named the International League Player of the Week.
To make room for Robertson on the 40-man roster, the Pirates designated infielder/outfielder Ryan Kreidler for assignment. Kreidler was called up by the Pirates on Aug. 31 but did not appear in a game before he was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sep. 7.
Kreidler, who was claimed off waivers by the Pirates from the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 24, slashed .163/.293/.265 in 15 games with Indianapolis.
The 40-man roster remains full.
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