The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed outfielder Akil Baddoo off waivers from Milwaukee.
The 28-year-old Baddoo (pronounced “ah-KEEL” “bah-DOO”) hit a combined .252 (58-for-230) with 11 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs, 47 RBI and an .818 OPS in 66 minor league games split between Nashville (Brewers’ Triple-A, 64 games) and the ACL Brewers (Brewers’ Rookie-Level, two games) in 2026.
Baddoo, who was originally selected by Minnesota in the Competitive Balance-B round of the 2016 First Year Player Draft, batted .224 (228-for-1016) with 39 doubles, 12 triples, 28 home runs, 104 RBI, 43 stolen bases and 137 runs in 347 games with Detroit from 2021-25. He hit .259 (107-for-413) with 20 doubles, seven triples, 13 home runs, 55 RBI and 18 stolen bases over 124 games during his rookie season in 2021.
Additionally, Pittsburgh reinstated both right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller (right arm teres major muscle strain) and catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez (left hip labrum surgery) from the 60-day injured list.
The 40-man roster is at 38 players.