On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will play the second game of their series with the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park.
They will look to bounce back after losing by a score of 8-5 on Monday.
Pittsburgh Pirates Release 28-Year-Old
GettyDominic Fletcher #8 of the Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 01, 2023 in Anaheim, California.
During their series with the Tigers, the Pirates announced the news that they had released Dominic Fletcher from their organization.
MLB.com wrote (on August 18): “Indianapolis Indians released RF Dominic Fletcher.”
GettyDominic Fletcher #26 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for a portrait during the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates Photo Day at LECOM Park on February 18, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida.
Fletcher did not appear in a game for the Pirates at the MLB level.
He played 67 games for their Minor League affiliates.
Looking At Fletcher’s MLB Career
GettyDominic Fletcher #7 of the Chicago White Sox hits a sacrifice fly against the San Diego Padres during the second inning of a spring training game at Peoria Stadium on March 11, 2025 in Peoria, Arizona.
Fletcher was picked in the 2nd round of the 2019 MLB Draft.
He spent his rookie season with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The 28-year-old then spent the last two seasons (2024-25) with the Chicago White Sox.
GettyDominic Fletcher #5 of the Chicago White Sox makes a catch against the New York Yankees during their game at Yankee Stadium on September 23, 2025 in New York City.
Over 112 career games, Fletcher is batting .233 with 81 hits, four home runs, 33 RBIs, 29 runs and one stolen base.
It will be interesting to see if he gets signed by another team before the end of the 2026 season.
Looking At The Pirates Right Now
GettyThe Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate following the 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox during the game at PNC Park on August 14, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Pirates are the fourth-place team in the National League Central with a 61-66 record in 127 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 32-32 in 64 games at home).
Pittsburgh Pirates Release 28-Year-Old During Tigers Series