Top pitching prospect Luis Ortiz was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are likely to take longer looks at their internal left-handed reliever options with Jarlin Garcia injured.
Oneil Cruz homered but the Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Detroit Tigers 8-7 on Wednesday on a walk-off home run.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have extended spring training invites to six players who have been signed to minor league deals