{"id":266077,"date":"2026-08-15T21:34:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T21:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/266077\/"},"modified":"2026-08-15T21:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T21:34:12","slug":"pittsburgh-pirates-release-2-players-from-organization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/266077\/","title":{"rendered":"Pittsburgh Pirates Release 2 Players From Organization"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 9: Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly #12 looks on from the dugout in the first inning during the game against the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park on May 9, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a> will continue their series with the Boston Red Sox<\/a> at PNC Park.<\/p>\n

They are coming off an 8-4 win on Friday.<\/p>\n

Colin Beazley of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette wrote:<\/a> \u201cBallgame. Pirates beat the Red Sox 8-4. Rafael Flores<\/a> homered again, Esmerlyn Valdez<\/a> had a two-run double, then Brandon Lowe<\/a> continued to terrorize the Red Sox with a 3-run homer. The Pirates are 60-64. For the first time since July 26 & 27, they\u2019ve won two in a row.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ballgame. Pirates beat the Red Sox 8-4. Rafael Flores homered again, Esmerlyn Valdez had a two-run double, then Brandon Lowe continued to terrorize the Red Sox with a 3-run homer.<\/p>\n

The Pirates are 60-64. For the first time since July 26 & 27, they\u2019ve won two in a row.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Pirates Release 2 Players From Organization\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyRonny Simon #63 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is greeted by manager Don Kelly<\/a> #12 after coming around to score in the fourth inning during the game against the Boston Red Sox at PNC Park on August 14, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

During their series with the Red Sox, the Pirates released two players from their organization.<\/p>\n

MLB.com wrote<\/a> (on August 14): \u201cIndianapolis Indians released LHP Oddanier Mosqueda.\u201d<\/p>\n

MLB.com wrote<\/a> (on August 14): \u201cGreensboro Grasshoppers released LHP Hunter Furtado.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking At Mosqueda\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyOddanier Mosqueda #70 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a portrait during the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates Photo Day at LECOM Park on February 18, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida.<\/p>\n

Mosqueda has spent nine seasons<\/a> at the Minor League level with the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees<\/a> and St. Louis Cardinals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He has yet to make his MLB debut.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old did not appear in a game for the Pirates\u2019 organization.<\/p>\n

@pirateprospects wrote (on August 14):<\/a> \u201cPirates Transactions: AAA Indianapolis Indians activated LHP Cy Nielson. Indianapolis Indians activated C Nick Cimillo from the 7-day injured list. Indianapolis Indians released LHP Oddanier Mosqueda. LHP Cy Nielson assigned to Indianapolis Indians from Altoona Curve.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking At Furtado<\/p>\n

Furtado was picked in the 6th round of the 2023 MLB Draft.<\/p>\n

He had spent two seasons<\/a> with the Pirates\u2019 organization.<\/p>\n

Looking At The Pirates Right Now\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyThe Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate following the 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox during the game at PNC Park on August 14, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

The Pirates come into Saturday as the last-place team in the National League Central with a 60-64 record in 124 games.<\/p>\n

They have gone 3-7 over their last ten games (and are 31-30 in 61 games at home).<\/p>\n

Currently, the Pirates are 5.5 games back of the final playoff spot in the National League.<\/p>\n

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GettyMason Montgomery #46 of the Pittsburgh Pirates (R) celebrates with Henry Davis<\/a> #32 after the final out in the 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox during the game at PNC Park on August 14, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Following two more games with the Red Sox, the Pirates will remain at home to host the Detroit Tigers<\/a> on Monday.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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