Pirates recall Travis Swaggerty from Triple-A Indianapolis; Rodolfo Castro optioned to Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates at present recalled outfielder Travis Swaggerty from Triple-A Indianapolis. To make room for Swaggerty on the 26-man lively roster, infielder Rodolfo Castro has been optioned to Triple-A.

The 24-year-old Swaggerty shall be making his Main League debut and can put on uniform No. 50. He entered the 2022 season tabbed by Baseball America as being the “Greatest Defensive Outfielder” within the Pirates group, in addition to possessing the “Greatest Outfield Arm.” The 5-foot-10, 200-pound lefthanded hitter appeared in 35 video games for Indianapolis this season, hitting .280 (37-for-132) with 5 doubles, two triples, 4 house runs, 22 RBI, a .362 on-base share, .439 slugging share and .801 OPS.

Swaggerty was the tenth general choice by the Pirates within the 2018 First-12 months Participant Draft out of the College of South Alabama. Previous to being promoted to the large leagues at present, he hit .259 (215-for831) with 35 doubles, seven triples, 21 house runs, 89 RBI and a .343 OBP in 220 profession minor league video games. Defensively, he has made all 207 of his skilled appearances in middle subject.