Carmen Mlodzinski Placed on Restricted List After Conflict Over Pitching Role

The Conflict Over Role and Roster Status

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list Sunday, May 31, 2026, following a disagreement over his transition from the starting rotation to a bulk-pitcher role. The move, which keeps Mlodzinski off the active roster and unpaid during his absence, follows his public frustration regarding the team’s pitching decisions. The Conflict … Read more

Pirates Place Carmen Mlodzinski on Restricted List Amid Rotation Changes

Rotational Changes and the Return of Jared Jones

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list Sunday, May 31, 2026, following a series of communications regarding his role on the team. The move occurred after Mlodzinski informed the organization he was not ready to pitch, leading the club to call up Cam Sanders from Triple-A Indianapolis. Rotational Changes and the … Read more