Field Level Media
02 Jun 2026, 08:49 GMT+10
(Photo credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images)
Right-hander Justin Lawrence, designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, was traded to the Minnesota Twins in a cash transaction on Monday.
Lawrence, 31, went 0-2 with a 5.32 ERA in 23 relief appearances for Pittsburgh this year. He struck out 25 and walked 12 in 22 innings.
He pitched four seasons for the Colorado Rockies (2021-24) before the Pirates claimed him off waivers in March 2025.
In 222 major league appearances, all in relief, Lawrence owns a 13-14 record, 14 saves and a 5.05 ERA. He has 236 strikeouts and 130 walks in 233 2/3 innings.
The Twins announced that they would clear a spot for Lawrence on the active roster by making a transaction ahead of their Tuesday home game against the White Sox. Minnesota snapped a five-game losing streak with a 9-6 win over Chicago in the series opener on Monday.
--Field Level Media
Get a daily dose of Sports Sun news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Sports Sun.
More Information(Photo credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images) Right-hander Justin Lawrence, designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday,...
(Photo credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Brice Turang snapped an 0-for-21 skid...
(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images) Jacob deGrom tossed five shutout innings to earn his 100th career victory and the visiting...
(Photo credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images) Tristan Gray belted a grand slam and finished with five RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins...
(Photo credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images) The Detroit Tigers jumped out to a six-run lead early but had to stave off a late rally...
(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Lane Thomas hit a first-inning grand slam, Luinder Avila...
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and a...
(Photo credit: Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images) The PGA Tour, which has played an annual event at Torrey Pines Golf Course since 1968,...
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) The New England Patriots acquired star wide receiver A.J. Brown on Monday from Philadelphia...
(Photo credit: Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) A judge in Lubbock County, Texas presided over...
(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images) It will takes years to fully assess the impact of the blockbuster deal the Los Angeles Rams...
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson is joining the 'NFL Today' studio...
