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Right-hander Mike Clevinger agrees to minor league contract with Pittsburgh Pirates
The 35-year-old pitcher signed to provide experienced depth behind a young Pirates rotation after rebounding with a 7-3 record and 93 strikeouts last summer in Triple-A.
- On Feb 4, 2026, right-hander Mike Clevinger agreed to a minor-league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will attend big-league spring training camp as a non-roster invitee to Major League Camp for Spring Training.
- After injuries kept him out most of 2024, Mike Clevinger missed the season with right elbow inflammation, needed neck disk replacement surgery, and struggled in the Chicago White Sox bullpen.
- A 60-44 career record with a 3.55 ERA underscores Mike Clevinger's major-league track record across Cleveland, San Diego and the Chicago White Sox, while he rebounded last summer in Triple-A Charlotte, going 7-3 with a 4.20 ERA and 93 strikeouts in 22 starts.
- Clevinger will join Pirates pitchers next week on Feb. 11 for the first pitchers-and-catchers workout at Pirate City, Bradenton, Fla., as a non-roster invitee providing veteran depth.
- The Pirates' rotation features young talent led by Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and rookie Bubba Chandler, while Clevinger's pitches include a four-seam fastball about 92-95 mph and a cutter 85-89 mph.
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Right-hander Mike Clevinger agrees to minor league contract with Pittsburgh Pirates
Right-hander Mike Clevinger has agreed to a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will attend big league spring training camp.
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