Pirates Sign Tim Mayza to $1.15M Deal, Designate Williams

The Pittsburgh Pirates have finalized a one-year deal with left-handed reliever Tim Mayza for $1.15 million, aiming to bolster their bullpen following his previous season with the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees, where he posted a 6.33 ERA. To accommodate Mayza on the 40-man roster, the Pirates designated infielder Alika Williams for assignment. Mayza, a seven-year veteran who has had a successful postseason, previously underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 but has returned to form since. The Pirates also resolved an arbitration case with relief pitcher Dennis Santana, settling on an offer of $1.4 million. Meanwhile, the MLB community is addressing recent controversies, including the termination of umpire Pay Hoberg for sharing his legal gambling account, which raised concerns over integrity in the sport.