Pirates Sign Clevinger to Minor League Deal

PITTSBURGH - Veteran right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger has agreed to a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team announced Wednesday, and he will join major league spring training camp as a non-roster invitee.

The 35-year-old Clevinger brings nine seasons of big league experience, posting a 60-44 record with a 3.55 earned-run average across stints with the Cleveland Guardians, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox. His move to Pittsburgh comes as the Pirates prepare for the upcoming season, with pitchers and catchers scheduled to report on February 11 at Pirate City in Bradenton, Florida.

Clevinger's recent years have been marked by injuries and inconsistency. He spent the last three seasons in the White Sox organization, where he enjoyed a solid 2023 campaign as a starter, going 9-9 with a 3.77 ERA over 131.1 innings in 24 starts, including two complete games. However, he missed most of 2024 due to right elbow inflammation and later underwent neck disk replacement surgery. In 2025, Clevinger made the Opening Day roster but struggled in eight relief appearances, allowing a 7.94 ERA over 5.2 innings with eight walks and just three strikeouts. The White Sox...