A Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher will now pitch with a different team following a roster move. The Pirates designated left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz for assignment on June 7, as they recalled right-handed pitcher Isaac Mattson and selected the contract of catcher Brett Sullivan,

A first-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2016, Wentz is 8-18 with a 5.40 ERA 97 games (26 starts) with the Detroit Tigers (2022-24) and Pirates (2024-25). In a corresponding move, right-hander Pablo Lopez was transferred to the 60-day injured list after being placed on the 15-day IL last Thursday with a grade 2 strain of the teres major muscle in his right shoulder.