As trade season approaches the MLB, the Pirates clearead a spot on their 40man roster when they traded reliever Parker Markel to the Angels for cash considerations.
Markel, 29, went 0-1 this season with a 7.77 ERA in 20 appearances with both the Mariners and Pirates.
In Pittsburgh, Markel had a 5.71 ERA in 17 1/3 innings with 21 strikeouts and 13 walks. Markel allowed a total of six home runs across his 22 innings in the majors — his first such work at this level.
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Cash Considerations 