Pirates to Activate Spencer Horwitz
p/c: Charles LeClaire
The Pittsburgh Pirates are activating first baseman Spencer Horwitz for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Horwitz was acquired by the Pirates from the Cleveland Guardians at this past offseason’s Winter Meetings, in exchange for pitchers Luis Ortiz, Michael Kennedy, and Josh Hartle.
Last year, Horwitz slashed .285/.380/.484 vs RHP, with the Toronto Blue Jays.
On February 12th, the Pirates announced that Horwitz had underwent wrist surgery, which was expected to keep him out, for the entirety of spring training.
Horwitz began his rehab assignment on April 27th with AA Altoona, where he went 2-for-16 (.125 average).
The Pirates transferred Horwitz’s rehab to AAA Indianapolis on May 6th. While playing for the Indians, he was 10-for-31 (.323 average).
It will be interesting to see if Pirates manager Don Kelly uses Horwitz as an everyday first baseman.