Pirates re-sign veteran reliever to minor league deal

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN) – The Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed relief pitcher Tanner Rainey to a minor league contract on Tuesday.

He will report to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Rainey was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh just over a week ago, but cleared waivers.

He has appeared in eleven games with Pittsburgh this season, posting a record of 0-1 with a 10.57 ERA. In 7.2 innings, he has nine strikeouts.

Prior to signing a minor league deal with the Pirates this past offseason, Rainey previously pitched in Major League Baseball with the Reds and Nationals.

The right-hander owns a career MLB record of 5-11 with a 5.44 ERA.

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