PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates reunited with a relief pitcher who they recently departed with not too long ago.

The Pirates re-signed right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Harbin to a minor league contract on May 9 and assigned him to Triple-A Indianapolis on May 10, per the transactions log.

Pittsburgh had previously designated Harbin for assignment on April 29, as they made room for fellow right-handed relief pitcher Chris Devenski on the 40-man roster, and eventually released Harbin on May 1.

Harbin now has another shot with the Pirates and will have to prove why he deserves another shot on the 40-man roster and eventually time in the major leagues.

Why the Pirates Let Go Of Harbin

The Pirates added Harbin to their 40-man roster back in November, as a part of a number of players that they protected from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.

Harbin had impressed in 2025 and the Pirates saw him as someone that could eventually make his mark at the major league level this season.

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