Pirates acquire RHP Brett de Geus from Blue Jays

Field Level Media|published: 01/15/2025, 3:48pm EST

Sep 29, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Brett de Geus (31) throws a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations on Wednesday.

De Geus, 27, was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday. He went 0-2 with a 7.15 ERA in 11 1/3 innings over 13 relief appearances with Seattle, Miami and the Blue Jays in 2024.

He is 3-4 with a 7.48 ERA in 60 career relief appearances.

--Field Level Media