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DJ Stewart misses Pirates Opening Day roster

by Bruno Mulé | Pirates Correspondent | Mon, Mar 24th 9:21am EDT

DJ Stewart was left off the Pirates’ Opening Day roster, per team updates, despite vying for first base time with Spencer Horwitz sidelined. (Alex Stumpf)

Fantasy Impact:

Stewart’s bid for first base reps, with Horwitz out due to a wrist injury, falls short, leaving him off Pittsburgh’s roster Sunday, likely triggering his minor-league opt-out clause. The 31-year-old pivots. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues might stash him, banking on his bat for a 2025 role if he opts out and signs elsewhere soon.

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