The Pirates reached a deal to send Bailey Falter to Kansas City Royals just before the Major League Baseball trade deadline Thursday.Pittsburgh gets two minor leaguers in the trade: High-A first baseman Callan Moss and Triple-A left-handed reliever Evan Sisk.It’s the second trade of the day for the Pirates, who are also sending reliever David Bednar to the New York Yankees.Falter was a reliable starter for Pittsburgh this season. The 28-year-old lefty went 7-5 with a 3.73 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 22 games.The 28-year-old Sisk made his MLB debut in April and appeared in five games for the Royals before returning to Triple-A Omaha, where he went 0-2 with a 3.77 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, four saves and 36 strikeouts in 28 2/3 innings.This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
PITTSBURGH —
The Pirates reached a deal to send Bailey Falter to Kansas City Royals just before the Major League Baseball trade deadline Thursday.
Pittsburgh gets two minor leaguers in the trade: High-A first baseman Callan Moss and Triple-A left-handed reliever Evan Sisk.
It’s the second trade of the day for the Pirates, who are also sending reliever David Bednar to the New York Yankees.
Falter was a reliable starter for Pittsburgh this season. The 28-year-old lefty went 7-5 with a 3.73 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 22 games.
The 28-year-old Sisk made his MLB debut in April and appeared in five games for the Royals before returning to Triple-A Omaha, where he went 0-2 with a 3.77 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, four saves and 36 strikeouts in 28 2/3 innings.
This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates.
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