Former Red Sox First-Round Pick Called Up By Pirates to Face Boston Sunday

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Nick Yorke from Triple-A Indianapolis and slotted him to bat seventh and play third base for Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, the club announced. To clear roster space, Pittsburgh optioned infielder Jack Brannigan and right-hander Wilber Dotel back to Indianapolis; left-hander Hunter Barco also rejoined the Pirates as part of the corresponding moves. Yorke was Boston’s 17th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft out of Archbishop Mitty High School. He was traded to Pittsburgh on July 29, 2024, in a one-for-one deal for right-hander Quinn Priester. Yorke has cycled between Indianapolis and the majors since September 2024, including starting regularly in 2026 before being optioned on May 1 after a .221 average and .617 OPS.