The Pirates have signed right-handed pitcher Jarod Bayless to a minor-league contract, according to Ari Alexander. Bayless, 28, has worked primarily as a relief pitcher throughout his career. He was released by the Arkansas Travelers, the Mariners Class AA affiliate, on Aug. 6.
Bayless, 6-4, 225, appeared in 19 games for the Travelers last season and recorded a 4.76 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 22 1/3 innings. Since being drafted in the 33rd round of the 2019 MLB Draft, Bayless has posted a 4.49 ERA in 156 1/3 innings with 192 strikeouts.
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11:34 pm - 02.07.2025DowntownBayless inks minor-league deal
The Pirates have signed right-handed pitcher Jarod Bayless to a minor-league contract, according to Ari Alexander. Bayless, 28, has worked primarily as a relief pitcher throughout his career. He was released by the Arkansas Travelers, the Mariners Class AA affiliate, on Aug. 6.
Bayless, 6-4, 225, appeared in 19 games for the Travelers last season and recorded a 4.76 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 22 1/3 innings. Since being drafted in the 33rd round of the 2019 MLB Draft, Bayless has posted a 4.49 ERA in 156 1/3 innings with 192 strikeouts.
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