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Pirates DFA First Baseman Rowdy Tellez Four Plate Appearances Shy of Six-Figure Bonus
In December of 2023, Ethan Hullihen—a Pittsburgh Pirates contract guru—quietly posted to social media the specifics of an agreement between the team and first baseman Rowdy Tellez. The contract's incentive structure, per Hullihen, included a $200,000 incentive if Tellez reached 425 plate appearances in 2024.
Pirates make questionable decision to DFA veterans Rowdy Tellez, Michael A. Taylor
With six games to go, the Pirates designated Rowdy Tellez and Michael A. Taylor for assignment ahead of Tuesday's series-opening game against the Milwaukee Brewers. In corresponding moves, Joshua Palacios and Liover Peguero were recalled from Class-AAA Indianapolis.
Pirates DFA Rowdy Tellez four plate appearances shy of $200K bonus
The Pirates designated the first baseman for assignment on Tuesday with just days left in the 2024 MLB season. Tellez had signed a one-year, $3.2 million contract with Pittsburgh in December that included various incentives, including a $200,000 bonus if he reached 425 plate appearances this season, according to Spotrac.
Pirates' Rowdy Tellez: DFA'd by Pittsburgh
The Pirates designated Tellez for assignment Tuesday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Tellez slashed .310/.347/.533 from the beginning of June through the end of August, but he's hit only .
Pirates DFA Rowdy Tellez, Michael A. Taylor
Only six games remain in the 2024 MLB season, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are well out of a playoff chase. For non-playoff teams, September is a microcosm for playing young and talented guys who are looking for an opportunity to break through at the Major League level.
Pirates Designate Rowdy Tellez, Michael A. Taylor For Assignment
The Pirates announced that they have designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor for assignment. Those two
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