Pirates Acquire Minor League Infielder Kervin Pichardo From San Diego For Jackson Wolf
April 2nd, 2024
The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired minor league infielder Kervin Pichardo from the San Diego Padres organization in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jackson Wolf, who was designated for assignment on March 28.
The 22-year-old Pichardo hit a combined .257 (67-for-261) with eight doubles, 10 home runs, 43 RBI, .370 OBP, .402 slugging percentage and .772 OPS in 85 games last season between High-A Fort Wayne and Double-A San Antonio.
Pichardo, who was originally signed by Philadelphia as a non-drafted free agent in 2019, has hit .226 (159-for-702) with 31 doubles, three triples, 19 home runs and 102 RBI in 239 games in his minor league career.
Pichardo has been assigned to Double-A Altoona.
Pittsburgh’s 40-man roster remains full.