Pirates to Recall Quinn Priester
p/c: Benjamin B. Braun - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates placed Quinn Priester on the taxi squad, which means he’s expected to be recalled by the team to start tomorrow’s series opener versus the Boston Red Sox at PNC Park.
Priester will be taking Marco Gonzales’ spot in the rotation, for the time being. Gonzales was put on the 15-day injured list this past weekend, due to a left forearm strain.
Last season as a rookie, Priester struggled immensely with Pittsburgh. In 10 games, eight of which were starts, he posted an ERA of 7.74.
Priester entered spring training vying for one of the two opens spots, within the Pirates’ rotation. Unfortunately, for the 23-year-righty, he lost out to both Jared Jones and Bailey Falter. As a result, he was optioned to AAA to begin 2024.
In his first three starts with the Indianapolis Indians, Priester has a 3.95 ERA, along with a terrific, 1.90 FIP, and a batting average against of .226. He also has struck out 20 batters in 13.2 innings of work.