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Pirates Giving Promising Relief Pitcher Second Chance

Pittsburgh Pirates On SI·Dominic Campbell·21 days ago
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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates reunited with a relief pitcher who they recently departed with not too long ago. The Pirates re-signed right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Harbin to a minor league contract on May 9 and assigned him to Triple-A Indianapolis on May 10, per the transactions log. Pittsburgh had previously designated Harbin for assignment on April 29, as they made room for fellow right-handed relief pitcher Chris Devenski on the 40-man roster, and eventually released Harbin on May 1. Harbin now has another shot with the Pirates and will have to prove why he deserves another shot on the 40-man roster and eventually time in the major leagues. Why the Pirates Let Go Of Harbin The Pirates added Harbin to their 40-man roster back in November, as a part of a number of players that they protected from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. Harbin had impressed in 2025 and the Pirates saw him as someone that could eventually make his mark at the major league level this season.…

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