The Pirates optioned Shugart to Triple-A Indianapolis after Wednesday's win against the Blue Jays.
The right-hander has been a quality bullpen piece for Pittsburgh this year with a 3.50 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 29:17 K:BB across 43.2 innings, but he'll lose his place on the big-league roster with top prospect Bubba Chandler set to be promoted. Given Shugart's performance, he should receive another look with Pittsburgh before the end of the season.
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Pirates' Chase Shugart: Returns from IL
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The Pirates activated Shugart (knee) from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Left knee inflammation had sidelined Shugart since early July, but he's been cleared to return after making three rehab appearances. The righty reliever holds a 3.69 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 39 innings this season, but a 22:15 K:BB is less than ideal.
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Pirates' Chase Shugart: Poised for activation Monday
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The Pirates will activate Shugart (knee) from the 15-day injured list before Monday's game in Milwaukee, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Shugart has been shelved since early July with left knee inflammation but is ready to go after making three rehab appearances. He will likely fill a middle-relief role.
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Pirates' Chase Shugart: Begins rehab assignment
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Shugart (knee) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Sunday, MLB.com reports.
Shugart has been sidelined since early July and resumed throwing a couple of weeks ago. He should be able to return relatively quickly and could immediately serve in a high-leverage role.
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Pirates' Chase Shugart: Resumes mound work
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Shugart (knee) resumed throwing off a mound last Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Shugart had been scheduled to throw a proper bullpen session later in the week, but the Pirates haven't confirmed whether or not that happened. In any event, Shugart seems to be taking steps forward in his recovery from left knee inflammation, but he'll still likely need to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated from the 15-day injured list.
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Pirates' Chase Shugart: Lands on IL
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The Pirates placed Shugart on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left knee inflammation.
Shugart pitched Monday for the first time in a week, allowing four earned runs over just 2.2 innings, and he appears to have come away from his latest outing with a knee issue. He'll remain out until at least July 23, and the Pirates will choose to operate with one less man in their bullpen by bringing up Jack Suwinski from Triple-A to provide extra outfield depth.
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Pirates' Chase Shugart: Summoned from minors
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The Pirates recalled Shugart from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Shugart has tossed 3.2 scoreless frames during his time in the big leagues this season. The right-hander will operate in middle relief out of the Pirates' bullpen.
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Pirates' Chase Shugart: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Pirates optioned Shugart to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
The move corresponds with the Pirates recalling catcher Henry Davis from Indianapolis. Shugart made three appearances out of the Pirates' bullpen after being called up to the big club April 6, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out two in 3.2 scoreless innings. The 28-year-old right-hander could be recalled by Pittsburgh again if the parent club is in need of depth out of the bullpen.
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Pirates' Chase Shugart: Summoned to big leagues
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The Pirates recalled Shugart from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
He'll join the big-league bullpen as a replacement for Colin Holderman (knee), who was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday. Shugart, who made his big-league debut with Boston in 2024, is likely to work in lower-leverage spots.
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Pirates' Chase Shugart: Sent to Triple-A
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The Pirates optioned Shugart to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Shugart made five appearances during spring training. He was off to a good start with three consecutive scoreless innings before imploding for five runs in just one-third of an inning against the Pirates back on March 2. The 28-year-old was able to earn a promotion to the big leagues at the end of the 2024 season for Boston, notching a 4.15 ERA over 8.2 innings. The right-hander will have to claw his way back from Triple-A in 2025.
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Pirates' Chase Shugart: Lands in Pittsburgh
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The Pirates acquired Shugart from the Red Sox on Friday in exchange for Matt McShane, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Shugart had been designated for assignment. The 28-year-old reached the big leagues for the first time this past season, yielding four runs over 8.2 relief innings. Shugart will compete for a spot in the Pirates' bullpen.
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Red Sox's Chase Shugart: Booted from 40-man roster
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The Red Sox designated Shugart for assignment Wednesday, Hunter Noll of Beyond the Monster reports.
The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Blake Sabol, who was acquired from San Francisco via trade. Shugart, 28, made his major-league debut in 2024, allowing four runs over 8.2 frames out of Boston's bullpen. He should stand a good chance of passing through waivers unclaimed.
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Red Sox's Chase Shugart: Secures first career save
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Shugart worked around two walks in two-thirds of an inning Tuesday en route to his first career save in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.
Chris Martin worked a scoreless ninth inning to protect a 3-3 tie, while Justin Slaten had pitched earlier in the night, so manager Alex Cora had limited options to handle the bottom of the 10th after Boston took the lead. Lefty Zach Penrod began the frame, but his first offering was a wild pitch that sent the phantom runner to third base, and Penrod got only one out while putting two batters aboard. Shugart then took the mound and walked in one of his inherited runners, but he eventually got Addison Barger to pop out to end the game. Roles at the back of the Boston bullpen remain in flux over the final handful of games with Kenley Jansen (shoulder) on the shelf, but Shugart should be considered unlikely to see another save chance.
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Red Sox's Chase Shugart: Rejoins bullpen
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The Red Sox recalled Shugart from Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
He'll absorb the roster spot vacated by Kenley Jansen (shoulder), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Shugart has yielded three runs over 1.1 innings covering three appearances during his brief time with the Red Sox this season.
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Red Sox's Chase Shugart: Will be called up Monday
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Shugart is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
The move comes with Boston's top closer Kenley Jansen (shoulder) set to be shut down for the rest of the regular season. Shugart has appeared in three games for the Red Sox this season, with his last outing taking place Sept. 7 against the White Sox, when he allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two across 1.1 innings. In Triple-A this season, Shugart has a 4.46 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 80:32 K:BB across 70.2 innings.
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Red Sox's Chase Shugart: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Red Sox optioned Shugart to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Shugart was recalled by the Red Sox on Sept. 1, and in his last outing Saturday against the White Sox, he gave up a three-run home run to Andrew Benintendi in the top of the seventh inning. In Triple-A this season, Shugart has a 4.55 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 65.1 innings. The move makes room for right-hander Richard Fitts, who will start Sunday in his major-league debut against the White Sox.
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Red Sox's Chase Shugart: Call-up official
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The Red Sox recalled Shugart from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.
He'll be up with the big club for the second time this season after previously making one appearance with the Red Sox on Aug. 15, when he tossed 2.2 innings and gave up one earned run in his MLB debut. He'll likely occupy a low-leverage role in the Boston bullpen.
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Red Sox's Chase Shugart: Traveling to Detroit
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Shugart is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Shugart made his major-league debut against the Orioles on Aug. 15, when he gave up one run on three hits while striking out two across 2.2 frames. Across his 27 outings with Triple-A Worcester this season, Shugart has a 4.55 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 65.1 innings.
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Red Sox's Chase Shugart: Sent back to minors
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The Red Sox optioned Shugart to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Shugart made one relief appearance during his first stint in the majors, allowing one run over 2.2 innings. He's making room on the roster for the return of Cooper Criswell, who was activated from the COVID-19 injured list.
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Red Sox's Chase Shugart: Coming up from Triple-A
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The Red Sox selected Shugart's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
Across 59.2 innings with Worcester this season, Shugart has posted a 4.98 ERA and 71:29 K:BB. The 27-year-old will be making his major-league debut if or when he gets into a game.
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