The Pirates selected Simon's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.
Pittsburgh released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna to clear room on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for Simon, who will be up in the big leagues for the first time in 2026. The 26-year-old posted an .883 OPS with eight home runs and 32 steals at Triple-A this season and should offer the Pirates some versatility off the bench. Simon is a switch hitter who is capable of playing multiple infield and outfield spots.
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Pirates' Ronny Simon: Returning to majors
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The Pirates are expected to select Simon's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Simon got his first taste of the majors last season but slashed just .234/.299/.273 across 88 plate appearances between Miami and Pittsburgh. He's spent all of 2026 at Triple-A and will now receive another shot with the big club after batting .322 with an .883 OPS across 99 games.
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Pirates' Ronny Simon: Eyeing late-March return to action
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Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Monday that Simon (shoulder) is projected to return to game competition in late March or early April, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
According to Tomczyk, Simon is "doing very well" four-plus months after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder. The 25-year-old has been taking swings in the batting cage without restrictions so far in camp, and he's set to take another step forward next week, when he's scheduled to face live pitching in batting practice. However, because Simon won't be game-ready until late March, he would appear to be firmly out of the mix for a spot on the Pirates' Opening Day roster.
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Pirates' Ronny Simon: Back with Bucs
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Simon (shoulder) signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Thursday.
Simon was non-tendered by the Pirates in late November, but he's now back with the organization. He presumably has an invitation to spring training, though that wasn't specified in the contract details. Simon is recovering from labrum surgery but is expected to be cleared to return in March.
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Pirates' Ronny Simon: Moved to 60-day IL
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The Pirates transferred Simon (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Hunter Barco. It was announced previously that Simon will undergo surgery in October to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
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Pirates' Ronny Simon: Labrum surgery on tap
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The Pirates announced Wednesday that Simon has been diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will undergo surgery in October once the bone heals, MLB.com reports.
Pittsburgh placed Simon on the shelf Aug. 30 with an injury the team initially labeled as a dislocated shoulder, but follow-up tests revealed that he was dealing with damage to his labrum. He'll miss the rest of the season, and assuming his upcoming surgery in October goes off without any complications, he's expected to be cleared for baseball activities in early March. Even so, the shoulder issue could make the 25-year-old Simon a non-tender candidate this offseason after he slashed a middling .234/.299/.273 over 88 big-league plate appearances with Miami and Pittsburgh in 2025.
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Pirates' Ronny Simon: Lands on injured list
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The Pirates placed Simon on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a dislocated left shoulder.
Simon suffered the injury on a slide into home plate during his return to the majors Friday, and he'll now need to wait at least 10 more days before getting another chance to suit up for the Pirates. Cam Devanney was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move to replenish Pittsburgh's infield depth.
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Pirates' Ronny Simon: Heading back to Pittsburgh
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The Pirates recalled Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
Just three days after being sent down to Triple-A, Simon will reverse course and rejoin the Pirates to replace Jack Suwinski, who went on the IL with a groin injury. Simon has slashed .234/.299/.273 across 88 plate appearances in the majors between Miami and Pittsburgh this year and is likely to come off the bench most of the time while with the Pirates.
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Pirates' Ronny Simon: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Pirates optioned Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Simon is clearing out to make room on the active roster for the return of Oneil Cruz (concussion). The 25-year-old Simon slashed .233/.250/.267 in seven contests with Pittsburgh.
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Pirates' Ronny Simon: Two hits from leadoff spot
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Simon went 2-for-5 with two runs scored Wednesday against the Brewers.
Simon was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis after Oneil Cruz (concussion) landed on the injured list. He immediately led off with a right-handed starter on the mound and recorded the first multi-hit performance of his career. Simon is relatively light on power but makes regular contact and has consistently maintained double-digit walk rates while in the minors.
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Pirates' Ronny Simon: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Pirates recalled Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.
Simon made his MLB debut with Pittsburgh earlier this season, slashing .234/.327/.277 with two doubles, five RBI, six runs scored and a 7:7 BB:K across his first 56 big-league plate appearances. He'll provide the Pirates with some middle-infield and outfield depth.
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Pirates' Ronny Simon: Claimed by Pittsburgh
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The Pirates claimed Simon off waivers from the Marlins on Monday.
Simon has slashed .234/.327/.277 in 56 plate appearances in the majors this season but offers defensive versatility with the ability to play all over the infield and also the corner outfield spots. Tanner Rainey was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Marlins' Ronny Simon: DFA'd by Miami
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The Marlins designated Simon for assignment Friday.
Simon is losing his spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters after a three-error game earlier this week. The 25-year-old also never got on track offensively while up with the Marlins with a .234/.327/.277 slash line in 56 plate appearances.
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Marlins' Ronny Simon: Contract selected by Miami
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The Marlins selected Simon's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.
The 25-year-old will take the roster spot of Griffin Conine, who was placed on the injured list Sunday with a dislocated shoulder. Simon has a .962 OPS through 15 games with Jacksonville this year and will be making his MLB debut when he gets into a game.
