Twins at Pirates March 12, 2019

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Tyler Austin

Hits first spring homer

1BMinnesota Twins

March 12, 2019

Austin went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Tuesday's spring game against the Pirates.

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Taylor Rogers

Could be part of closer commitee

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March 12, 2019

Twins manager Rocco Baldeli hasn't indicated his plans at closer and could use a bullpen-by-committee, and Rogers could be part of the mix, MLB.com reports.

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Fernando Romero

Strong spring as reliever

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March 12, 2019

Romero has had a strong spring in relief, allowing just two runs over seven innings with six strikeouts and two walks. "I'm hoping that, in time, he's going to be a very, very important piece we can look to get very important outs during the course of a game," manager Rocco Baldelli told the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

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Addison Reed

Not ruled out of closer mix

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March 12, 2019

Despite giving up eight runs in 4.1 innings this spring with just three strikeouts and two walks, Reed could still be part of Minnesota's uncertain plans at closer, MLB.com reports.

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Trevor Hildenberger

Could be part of closer commitee

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March 12, 2019

Twins manager Rocco Baldeli hasn't indicated his plans at closer and could use a bullpen-by-committee, and Hildenberger could be part of the mix after saving seven games last season, MLB.com reports.

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Blake Parker

Could be part of closer commitee

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March 12, 2019

Parker remains in Minnesota's closer mix, but manager Rocco Baldeli has not indicated who may be his closer or if he'll use a bullpen by committee, MLB.com reports. Parker has given up one run this spring in five innings with six strikeouts and no walks.

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Trevor May

Twins coy on closer plans

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March 12, 2019

May remains in Minnesota's closer mix, but manager Rocco Baldeli has not indicated who may be his closer or if he'll use a bullpen by committee, MLB.com reports. "You might not ever get to the point where you're giving firm answers on those sort of things," Baldelli said.

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LaMonte Wade

Sent to Triple-A

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March 12, 2019

Wade was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

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Nick Gordon

Optioned to Triple-A

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March 12, 2019

Gordon was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

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Stephen Gonsalves

Sent to Triple-A

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March 12, 2019

Gonsalves was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

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Jordan Lyles

In lead for final rotation spot

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March 12, 2019

Pittsburgh general manager Neal Huntington said Tuesday that Lyles (side) has the "inside track" for the team's fifth starter's spot, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

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Jameson Taillon

Makes first spring start Tuesday

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March 12, 2019

Taillon made his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on five hits (all doubles) and no walks in four innings. He struck out three batters.

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Tyler Lyons

Poor spring continues

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March 12, 2019

Lyons allowed five runs on three hits and one walk while recording only one out during Tuesday's spring game against the Twins.

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Jordan Lyles

Leaves with cramps

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March 12, 2019

Lyles left Tuesday's game against the Twins due to cramping in his right side, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

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Alex McRae

Shifts to minors camp

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March 12, 2019

The Pirates assigned McRae to their minor-league camp Tuesday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

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Aaron Slegers

Sent to minors

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March 12, 2019

The Pirates optioned Slegers to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

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Jason Martin

Reports to minor-league camp

OFPittsburgh Pirates

March 12, 2019

The Pirates optioned Martin to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

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Cole Tucker

Opening season at Triple-A

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March 12, 2019

The Pirates optioned Tucker to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

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Jesus Liranzo

Optioned to minors

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March 12, 2019

The Pirates optioned Liranzo to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

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Brandon Maurer

Scheduled to pitch Thursday

PPittsburgh Pirates

March 12, 2019

Maurer (knee) is listed among the Pirates' pitchers scheduled to take the hill in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

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Corey Dickerson

Remains out Tuesday

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March 12, 2019

Dickerson (ankle) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's spring game against the Twins, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com.

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