Pirates set Opening Day roster

March 30th, 2023

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added catcher Jason Delay and left-handed pitcher Rob Zastryzny to the active roster. To make room on the 40-man roster, left-handed pitcher Jarlín García has been placed on the 60-day injured list (injury to nerves in upper left arm) and outfielder Ryan Vilade has been designated for assignment. Right-handed pitcher JT Brubaker has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retro to March 27) with right elbow discomfort. Right-handed pitcher Robert Stephenson has also been placed on the 15-day injured list (retro to March 27) with right elbow inflammation. 

The Opening Day roster:

Pitchers (13) - David Bednar, Roansy Contreras, Wil Crowe, Chase De Jong, Jose Hernandez, Rich Hill, Colin Holderman, Mitch Keller, Dauri Moreta, Johan Oviedo, Duane Underwood Jr., Vince Velasquez, Rob Zastryzny.
 
Position Players (13) - Ji Hwan Bae (INF), Rodolfo Castro (INF), Ji Man Choi (INF), Oneil Cruz (INF), Jason Delay (C), Ke’Bryan Hayes (INF), Austin Hedges (C), Connor Joe (OF), Andrew McCutchen (OF), Bryan Reynolds (OF), Carlos Santana (INF), Canaan Smith-Njigba (OF), Jack Suwinski (OF).