Overview
- The Pirates signed veteran outfielder Joshua Palacios to a minor‑league contract this week and assigned him to Triple‑A Indianapolis, reports from MLB.com, MLB Trade Rumors and Sporting News confirm.
- Dominic Fletcher was released by Indianapolis after exercising a July 1 opt‑out in his contract, making him an immediate free agent.
- Fletcher had hit .288 with eight home runs and a .890 OPS in 42 games for Indianapolis this season before choosing free agency.
- The club's moves follow a short burst of roster churn that included Konnor Griffin going on the injured list and Pittsburgh recalling Jack Brannigan to cover outfield needs.
- Palacios is a five‑season major‑league journeyman with stronger Triple‑A numbers than MLB production, and his signing gives the organization a known, low‑risk option for depth at the upper minor‑league level.