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Wyatt Toregas | Catcher

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Age / DOB:  (30) / 12/2/1982
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 210
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Pirates released C Wyatt Toregas.
Toregas was inked to a minor league deal in November after not playing in 2012, but the Pirates have decided to cut him loose. He'll now try to latch on elsewhere. Feb 22 - 2:24 PM

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Wyatt Toregas - C - Pirates

Pirates signed C Wyatt Toregas to a minor league contract.

Toregas was out of baseball last season, but appeared in four games with the Pirates in 2011. He'll serve as an emergency catcher at Triple-A Indianapolis.
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 10:17:00 PM
Wyatt Toregas - C - Pirates

Pirates sent C Wyatt Toregas outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Toregas managed to pass through waivers after being designated for assignment by the Bucs on Monday. He's unlikely to get another look unless the Pirates suffer even more injuries behind the plate.
Wed, Jun 15, 2011 03:55:00 PM
Wyatt Toregas - C - Pirates

Pirates designated C Wyatt Toregas for assignment.

He was jettisoned to open a roster spot for the newly-acquired Mike McKenry. Toregas was called up by the Bucs last week and didn't log a hit in four at-bats over three games. The 28-year-old backstop should pass through waivers and rejoin the organization at the Triple-A level.
Mon, Jun 13, 2011 12:09:00 AM
Wyatt Toregas - C - Pirates

Pirates purchased the contract of C Wyatt Toregas from Triple-A Indianapolis.

He'll share playing time with Dusty Brown while Chris Snyder and Ryan Doumit are sidelined with injuries. Toregas hasn't appeared in the big leagues since the 2009 season, when he batted .176 over 51 at-bats with the Indians. The 28-year-old backstop can be ignored in fantasy leagues.
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 01:41:00 PM
Wyatt Toregas - C - Pirates

Pirates signed C Wyatt Toregas to a minor league contract.

He also received an invitation to major league spring training. The 28-year-old backstop batted .227/.311/.383 in 148 plate appearances last season at the minor league level in the Indians' organization. He had a .176/.267/.196 in 60 plate appearances at the big league level in 2009.
Tue, Jan 18, 2011 11:55:00 PM
Wyatt Toregas - C - Pirates

Indians sent C Wyatt Toregas outright to Double-A Akron.

The Tribe designated Toregas for assignment last weekend when they decided that Mike Redmond would be a more suitable backup to starter Lou Marson. Toregas cleared waivers Thursday along with Anderson Hernandez.
Thu, Apr 8, 2010 09:37:00 PM
Wyatt Toregas - C - Pirates

Indians designated C Wyatt Toregas for assignment.

The Indians also designated infielder Anderson Hernandez for assignment on the way toward setting their Opening Day roster. Toregas failed to top Lou Marson and Mike Redmond this spring for a spot on the Tribe.
Sat, Apr 3, 2010 08:31:00 PM
Wyatt Toregas - C - Pirates

Indians optioned C Wyatt Toregas to Triple-A Columbus.

Toregas was impressive this spring, however former Phillies farmhand Lou Marson has officially won the starting catcher gig. He'll be backed up by veteran backstop Mike Redmond.
Wed, Mar 31, 2010 04:25:00 PM
Wyatt Toregas - C - Pirates

Indians purchased the contract of C Wyatt Toregas from Triple-A Columbus.

Another catcher was needed in Cleveland with the departure of Victor Martinez. Toregas was batting, 26, was batting .284/.336/.433 in 208 at-bats for Columbus. He'll back up Kelly Shoppach and Chris Gimenez.
Fri, Jul 31, 2009 08:12:00 PM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Russell Martin
2Michael McKenry
1B1Garrett Jones
2Gaby Sanchez
2B1Neil Walker
2Jordy Mercer
SS1Clint Barmes
3B1Pedro Alvarez
2Brandon Inge
LF1Starling Marte
2Alex Presley
CF1Andrew McCutchen
RF1Travis Snider
2Jose Tabata
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1A.J. Burnett
2Wandy Rodriguez
3James McDonald
4Francisco Liriano
5Gerrit Cole
6Jeff Locke
7Brandon Cumpton
8Charlie Morton
9Jeff Karstens
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jason Grilli
2Mark Melancon
3Tony Watson
4Justin Wilson
5Vin Mazzaro
6Ryan Reid
7Bryan Morris