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Pirates recall Smith-Njigba, De Jong designated for assignment
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Ji-Man Choi returns to Rays' starting lineup
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MLB offseason tracker: Blue Jays add Chad Green to bullpen MLB - Bally Sports
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Pirates RHP Vince Velasquez nears end of IL stint, expected to make next start
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Pirates reinstate Ji Man Choi, place two on injured list - Bucs Dugout
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Pittsburgh Pirates acquire power-hitting first-baseman Ji-Man Choi in trade