The Pittsburgh Pirates bolstered their forty-man roster by protecting six promising players from the Rule Five Draft. These players include outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez, infielder Jack Brannigan, and pitchers Tyler Samaniego, Wilber Dotel, Antwone Kelly, and Brandan Bidois. Valdez had an outstanding season, earning MVP and Slugger of the Year awards, while Dotel and Kelly excelled in the minor leagues. Bidois, a 24-year-old Australian, had an impressive year with no hits allowed in eighteen innings. The Pirates now have 44 players on their roster and must make further adjustments to meet the forty-player limit.
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