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Pirates Reveal Fourth Round of Spring Training Cuts
The team options Enmanuel Valdez to Triple-A and reassigns Dominic Fletcher to minor league camp.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:18pm
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have made more roster cuts in Spring Training, optioning infielder Enmanuel Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis and reassigning outfielder Dominic Fletcher to minor league camp. This leaves the Pirates with just 44 players in Major League Camp, with 43 active, as right-handed pitcher Jared Jones is on the 60-day injured list.
Why it matters
As the Pirates get closer to finalizing their Opening Day roster, these cuts provide insight into the team's plans and the players they see as part of their future. Valdez and Fletcher were both non-roster invitees to Spring Training, so their fates will be closely watched as the team continues to evaluate its options.
The details
Valdez struggled at the plate in the Grapefruit League, slashing just .077/.226/.077 with one RBI in 26 at-bats. He has made 11 starts for the Pirates in Spring Training, including six at first base, three at third base, and one each at designated hitter and second base. Valdez joined the Pirates in a trade with the Boston Red Sox in 2024 and made the roster for the second game of the 2025 season, mostly serving as a first baseman. Fletcher signed a minor league deal with the Pirates this offseason and was a non-roster invitee. He has played in a team-high 14 games in the Grapefruit League, slashing .258/.343/.387 with a home run and two RBIs.
- The Pirates announced the roster moves on March 16, 2026.
- The Pirates have just 10 days before Opening Day vs. the New York Mets at Citi Field on March 26, 2026.
The players
Enmanuel Valdez
A 25-year-old infielder who joined the Pirates in a trade with the Boston Red Sox in 2024 and made the roster for the second game of the 2025 season, mostly serving as a first baseman.
Dominic Fletcher
A 24-year-old outfielder who signed a minor league deal with the Pirates this offseason and was a non-roster invitee to Spring Training.
What’s next
The Pirates have just 10 days before Opening Day vs. the New York Mets at Citi Field on March 26, where they'll need a 26-man roster ready.
The takeaway
As the Pirates continue to trim their Spring Training roster, the fates of players like Valdez and Fletcher will be closely watched as the team evaluates its options and prepares for the upcoming season.
