Pirates Deal Justin Lawrence To Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash. The 31-year-old Lawrence was 0-2 with a 5.32 ERA in 23 appearances for the Pirates this season. He was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on Friday, and Minnesota acquired him on Monday night. Lawrence debuted with Colorado in 2021 and spent four seasons with the Rockies before Pittsburgh claimed him off waivers in March 2025. He has a 5.05 ERA over 222 major league appearances, all in relief.