Pirates send Swan Valley's Mitch Jebb to minors

Former Michigan State standout struggled in spring training

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent former Saginaw Swan Valley star Mitch Jebb to the minor leagues as part of their spring training roster cuts. Jebb, who spent the 2025 season in Double-A, was 4-for-16 with 2 runs scored during spring training with the Pirates.

Why it matters

Jebb was a standout player at Michigan State and had a solid 2025 season in the minors, so his demotion to the minors by the Pirates is a setback in his quest to make the major league roster.

The details

Jebb, an outfielder, hit .265 with a .350 on-base percentage and .317 slugging percentage in 513 plate appearances at Double-A Altoona last season. He was also 33-for-38 in stolen base attempts. However, his struggles in spring training this year have resulted in the Pirates sending him back to the minors to start the 2026 season.

  • Jebb was sent to the minors on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • In 2025, Jebb played at the Double-A level.

The players

Mitch Jebb

A former star player at Saginaw Swan Valley and Michigan State University, Jebb is an outfielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system.

Pittsburgh Pirates

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The takeaway

Jebb's demotion to the minors shows that even standout college players can struggle to make the jump to the major leagues, and have to continue developing their skills in the minor league system before getting another shot at the big leagues.