Blue Jays Trade Brett de Geus to Pirates

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations. De Geus was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays to make room for newly signed pitcher Jeff Hoffman, after struggling in his brief time with Toronto, posting a 7.15 ERA in 11 1/3 innings across three teams in 2024. The 27-year-old has faced challenges throughout his career, evidenced by his overall 7.48 ERA in Major League appearances. The Pirates, looking to add depth to their bullpen, will likely assign de Geus to Triple-A Indianapolis if he remains on the 40-man roster. Despite his rough statistics, de Geus has minor league options available, allowing the Pirates to retain him without exposing him to waivers. This transaction highlights the ongoing roster adjustments as teams look to refine their pitching staff in the offseason.