Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Cody Bolton to Mariners, Lose Rivas, Marcano, Capra to Waivers

Bolton, with a 6.33 ERA in his rookie season, heads to Mariners for cash; Rivas, Marcano and Capra claimed off waivers after contributing varied performances in Pirates' 2023 season.

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded Cody Bolton, a right-handed reliever, to the Seattle Mariners for cash. Bolton posted a 6.33 ERA with 22 strikeouts in his rookie season, having appeared 16 times for the Pirates.
• First baseman Alfonso Rivas and infielders Tucupita Marcano and Vinny Capra have been claimed off waivers by other teams. Rivas hit .229 with three home runs and 15 RBIs in his 40 games for the Pirates.
• Tucupita Marcano, who can play as a shortstop, second base, and in the corner outfield, has been claimed by the Cleveland Guardians. Marcano played in 75 games for the Pirates before a torn ACL in his right knee ended his season.
• Marcano's season performance was notably mirrored by his batting average of .233, the same as his home runs and last season's RBIs, both of which were three.
• Vinny Capra, who only featured in nine games for the Pirates in 2023, has also been claimed off waivers. The trading of these players significantly alters the team roster for the upcoming season.

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