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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates Monday claimed outfielder Will Robertson off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Infielder/outfielder Ryan Kreidler has been designated for assignment to make room for Robertson on the 40-man roster, which remains full.
The 27-year-old Robertson made his Major League debut in 2025, recording nine RBIs in 27 total games between Toronto (three games) and Chicago (24 games). He made 19 combined appearances (16 starts) in left field, five appearances (four starts) in right field and one appearance in center field during his time in the big leagues.
Robertson hit .289 (87-for-301) with 21 doubles, two triples, 20 home runs, 60 RBIs, 48 walks, 58 runs scored and a .958 OPS in 89 games between Triple-A Buffalo and Triple-A Charlotte in 2025.
Robertson was originally selected by the Blue Jays in the fourth round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft and went on to play in 501 minor-league games in the organization from 2019-25. He was designated for assignment on July 6 before being acquired by the White Sox on July 10.
Shildt retiring
Mike Shildt is retiring after two seasons as the San Diego Padres' manager.
The Padres confirmed the 57-year-old Shildt's decision Monday. In a letter to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Shildt said he is retiring because "the grind of the baseball season has taken a severe toll on me mentally, physically and emotionally."
Alomar Sr. dies
Sandy Alomar Sr., an All-Star infielder during his playing days in the 1960s and '70s who went on to coach in the majors and manage in his native Puerto Rico, has died. He was 81.
A spokesperson for the Cleveland Guardians said Monday that the team was informed by Alomar's family about his death. Sandy Alomar Jr., who along with Hall of Fame brother Roberto played for their father in winter ball and in the minors, is on the Guardians' staff.