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The 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the franchise's 141st season overall, 136th season as a member of the National League, and 22nd season at PNC Park.. On December 2, 2021, Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announced a lockout of players, following expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA).
On November 19, 2021, the Pirates selected his contract and added him to their 40-man roster, protecting him from the Rule 5 draft. [14] He returned to the Indians to begin the 2022 season. [15] On June 13, 2022, the Pirates promoted Smith-Njigba to the major leagues. [16]
40 active, 0 inactive, 27 non-roster invitees. 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list * Not on active roster † Suspended list Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated February 22, 2025 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters
On August 16, 2021, he signed a major league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and played his first game with the team on the same day. On November 24, 2021, he agreed to a one-year contract with the Pirates for $4 million. [18] [19] On August 3, 2022, Tsutsugo was designated for assignment. He was released on August 5.
Rodríguez was named the 2022 South Atlantic League Top MLB Prospect and Most Valuable Player. [10] On November 15, 2022, the Pirates added Rodríguez to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [11] Rodríguez was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to begin the 2023 season. [12]
Chapman made his last All-Star appearance in 2021, but remains one of the hardest throwers in baseball, with a 99.5 mph average fastball velocity that ranks in the 99th percentile in MLB.
On November 19, 2021, the Pirates selected Swaggerty's contract and added him to their 40-man roster. [29] He returned to the Indians to begin the 2022 season. [30] In early May, he was placed on the injured list with a concussion but was activated just a week later. [31] On June 4, 2022, the Pirates promoted Swaggerty to the major leagues. [32]
On May 13, 2021, Craig was selected to the active roster. [16] That day, he hit his first MLB home run, a solo shot off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval . On May 27, 2021, Craig's 15th MLB game, [ 17 ] he was the key fielder in a blooper reel highlight of 2021, when he chased Javier Báez down the first base line toward home with ...