The Pirates are designating outfielder Troy Stokes Jr. for assignment, per Rob Biertempfel of the Athletic (Twitter link). Stokes was claimed off waivers from the Tigers earlier this month.
Pittsburgh needed to open a 40-man roster spot after today’s trade with the Yankees. Miguel Yajure and Roansy Contreras were each on New York’s 40-man; Jameson Taillon’s departure only freed space for one of those players.
Stokes, 25 next month, hasn’t yet made his MLB debut. A former fourth-round pick of the Brewers, he has bounced from Milwaukee to Detroit to Pittsburgh over the past couple years via waivers. That suggests Stokes is held in some regard by teams; indeed, the Tigers and Pirates were at the top of the league in waiver priority at the time of their respective claims. It wouldn’t be surprising if Stokes winds up claimed yet again.
In parts of six minor-league seasons, Stokes has compiled a .250/.351/.411 line while playing mostly left field. He has a pair of minor-league option years remaining. The Pirates have a week to trade Stokes, release him, or place him on outright waivers.
birdsfan415
damn, really just want him to be able to make his MLB debut
BobSacamano
I agree. I was excited when the Tigers picked him off of waivers.. I would like to see him back.
I get the fact that they want to give Christin Stewart a good look, before the cut..but, time is ticking. IMO, a player like Demmerite or maybe even Derek Hill should have been waived before Troy. Give him a chance.
birdsfan415
i agree, Demeritte seems less useful to the Tigers than Stokes, hopefully a team like Baltimore, Detroit again, etc. can pick him up
BobSacamano
I’m pretty sure that OBP stat is off. I’m seeing, .250/.351/.411
rangers92
No he just walks a lot
Anthony Franco
Yep thanks, fixed the post!
rangers92
The Rangers should pick him up
clemente3000
If he stick with the Pirates, he is a long shot at best.
YourDreamGM
Should get picked up. Still has a shot to be a useful player.
Whiskey and leather balls
So it was really stokes and Taillon for 4 guys. Terrible. Even if taillon never makes it back he had more upside than the 4 of them. Pirates ought to try selling high rather than the opposite
Brixton
The longer you wait to deal him, his value decreases. If hes healthy, his value increases, they cancel eachother out to some degree, I guess. Unless hes a CY candidate in the first half, his value probably doesnt get much higher
Whiskey and leather balls
They’ll never know will they, he could’ve pitched mediocre and fetched a better haul than this at the deadline still being under control next year why not let it play out? Not like they are going anywhere…like my tribe
99 Captain Judge
I really hope the Pirates and their fans really enjoy being in last place this season. There really is so much to look forward to!!!
Mrtwotone
Damn, that’s cold.
PiratesFan1981
I hope Yanks miss the World Series again. Fine things to look forward too
letmeclearmythroat74
I am STOKED!
Vizionaire
it csm only go up from here!
Col_chestbridge
At the very least the Indians will claim him, they’ve got open 40 spots and a need for outfielders.