The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the verge of signing free-agent left-hander Eric Lauer to a minor league deal. Multiple sources, including MLB trade rumors and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, have reported on the impending agreement. Rosenthal was first to break the news, with other outlets and insiders confirming the deal is close to being finalized.
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.@Ken_Rosenthal first on this. https://t.co/L4ettwEmis
Source confirms: Pirates expected to sign LHP Eric Lauer to minors deal. Not done yet but close.
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Free-agent left-hander Eric Lauer headed to Pirates on minor-league deal, sources tell @TheAthletic.