PT TODAY: Castillo gets early edge at SS for PIT

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Pirates | Kevin Newman to IL, Bryan Reynolds activated
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Pirates SS Kevin Newman (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, April 27, with a left groin strain. In a corresponding move, OF Bryan Reynolds (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list.   Source: CBS Sports
 
BHQ take: With Newman out, the Pirates are in need of a SS. Those who have rostered Oneil Cruz probably want to see him with PIT. Service-time issues aside, he's off to a slow start at Triple-A Indianapolis and likely won't be called up immediately. In 16 games, he is slashing...

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