Rafael Flores

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Rafael Flores' contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Flores, the Pirates' No. 8 prospect, will make his debut whenever he is in the lineup. He has posted a .280/.354/.470 slash line with 22 home runs in 133 games in the minors this season. With the Pirates out of a playoff race, he could see the majority of starts behind the plate and some opportunities at first base and designated hitter. In a corresponding move, Liover Peguero was optioned to Triple-A.

The Yankees have traded catching prospect Rafael Flores to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Flores was part of a package the Yankees sent to the Pirates in exchange for reliever David Bednar on Thursday. The 24-year-old has raked for a .279 average with 16 home runs, six stolen bases, and an .826 OPS across 97 games between Double-A and Triple-A this season.

The Yankees have reassigned Rafael Flores to minor-league camp.

Fantasy Impact

Flores posted a .222 batting average in nine at-bats this spring. The 24-year-old slashed .279/.379/.495, with 21 home runs, and 68 RBI across two levels of the minors last season.