Pirates Ship Cam Sanders to Orioles
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced a cash‑only transaction that sent reliever Cam Sanders to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, a move that clears two spots on the 40‑man roster for left‑hander Brandon Eisert and infielder Jacob Gonzalez.
Sanders, 29, had posted an 8.68 earned‑run average over nine innings this season, a figure that belied his 2.96 ERA in 24.1 innings spent in the minors.
After nine appearances for Pittsburgh, the club elected to designate him for assignment, a procedural step that allowed the Orioles to claim the veteran right‑hander and add him to their bullpen depth.
The deal underscores the Pirates’ focus on youth and flexibility, as they continue to reshape a pitching staff that has struggled to find consistency early in the campaign.