Today has been quite eventful for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They kicked off by securing the services of experienced outfielder Michael A. Taylor, and they’ve just inked Domingo German to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. On the field, they triumphed over the New York Yankees with a score of 6-2. Looking ahead, they have a busy schedule tomorrow, with one group facing off against the Detroit Tigers while another takes on the Atlanta Braves in a split-squad game.
In their match against the Tigers, Mitch Keller will be starting, marking his fourth appearance this spring. So far, he’s tallied a win with a 6.75 ERA, a 1.75 WHIP, and five strikeouts across eight innings. Meanwhile, Jared Jones ranked third among the Pirates’ prospects and 61st overall, will be making his second start and fifth overall appearance against the Braves. He boasted impressive stats, holding a 0.00 ERA, a 0.82 WHIP, and six strikeouts over 7.1 innings.
A closer look at Domingo German’s career reveals his tenure with the New York Yankees spanning six seasons. From his debut on June 11, 2017, where he pitched 2.2 scoreless innings against the Baltimore Orioles, to his first start on May 6, 2018, where he held the Cleveland Guardians hitless across six innings while striking out nine, German has showcased his talent. Throughout his career, he’s made 112 appearances, with 89 of those as starts, accumulating a record of 31-28 with a 4.41 ERA, a 1.17 WHIP, and 543 strikeouts over 522.1 innings. In 2023, he posted a 5-7 record with a 4.56 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP, and 114 strikeouts in 108.2 innings, culminating in a perfect game against the A’s on June 28th, where he struck out nine batters.
