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Pirates Call Up Nick Solak to Boost Slumping Offense

5/17/2025

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up infielder/outfielder Nick Solak from Triple-A Indianapolis, where he dazzled with a .393 batting average. In a strategic move, Ji Hwan Bae was optioned, and Michael Helman was designated for assignment. At 30, Solak hopes to ignite the Pirates' faltering offense with his impressive minor league success.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up infielder/outfielder Nick Solak from Triple-A Indianapolis, where he dazzled with a .393 batting average. In a strategic move, Ji Hwan Bae was optioned, and Michael Helman was designated for assignment. At 30, Solak hopes to ignite the Pirates' faltering offense with his impressive minor league success.