Michael Darrell-Hicks

Michael Darrell-Hicks has been reassigned to minor league camp by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

In four appearances this spring, Darrell-Hicks allowed three runs in four innings. The righthander made his major league debut last season, combining for 9.2 innings with the Angels and Pirates. He allowed eight runs on 10 hits with an 8:4 K:BB ratio. Darrell-Hicks has a 4.60 ERA in four minor league seasons, striking out 245 batters in 219 innings. He'll likely be ticketed for Triple-A Indianapolis to begin the year.

Michael Darrell-Hicks was sent outright to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. This move follows his removal from the 40-man roster last Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

After being removed from the 40-man, Darrell-Hicks passed through waivers unclaimed and will remain in the organization.

Michael Darrell-Hicks was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, removing him from the 40-man roster.

Fantasy Impact

Darrell-Hicks struggled in 2025, posting a 7.45 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over 9.2 innings at the major-league level. His performance was similar at Triple-A, where he registered an 8.45 ERA and 1.93 WHIP over 38.1 innings. The club will likely want to see dramatic improvement before considering adding him back to the 40-man roster.

The Pirates optioned RHP Michael Darrell-Hicks to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fantasy Impact

Darrell-Hicks made seven appearance out of the bullpen for Pittsburgh. He gets sent down for the Pirates to bring in a fresh arm.

The Pirates recalled RHP Michael Darrell-Hicks from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fantasy Impact

Darrell-Hicks will add a fresh arm in the bullpen for Pittsburgh. He was claimed off waivers by the Pirates from the Angels.