Pirates Bring Back Relief Pitcher
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates added a relief pitcher to their MLB roster, who just pitched for the team last month. The Pirates recalled right-handed pitc
www.si.comHere’s the latest I can confirm about Cam Sanders and the Pirates.
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The Pirates have been active with Cam Sanders as part of bullpen moves in recent seasons, including call-ups from Triple-A Indianapolis and short stints on the MLB roster. This pattern has continued into 2026, with Sanders being recalled for bullpen depth ahead of series and then optioned back to the minors when needed.[3][4][6]
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In 2025, Sanders had multiple MLB appearances with the Pirates and was briefly on the big-league roster during September roster expansions, then returned to the minors afterward. This established him as a depth option rather than a full-time closer or high-leverage reliever at that time.[1][2][7][8]
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For the 2026 season, reporting indicated another Pirates bullpen move involving Sanders, with him being called up ahead of a home series. This aligns with the Pirates’ customary approach of juggling a flexible bullpen roster during the early portion of the season.[6][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current articles and summarize exact game appearances, ERA, and strikeout totals for Sanders across 2025–2026, or set up a quick timeline of his call-ups and sent-downs. I can also add a short notes section on his role and projection with the Pirates.