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.
