The Pirates, after sending SS Brian Bixler and OF Andrew McCutchen to the minors on Monday, made eight more cuts today.
Pitcher Virgil Vasquez was optioned to Class AAA, meaning Jeff Karstens is the fifth starter.
Also, sent to minor league camp are: pitchers Denny Bautista, Chris Bootcheck, Jason Davis; outfielders Garrett Jones and Jeff Salazar, utilityman Andy Phillips and catcher Erik Kratz.
That leaves 27 players in camp. With pitcher Phil Dumatrait set to begin the season on the disabled list, that leaves one exta player, likely a relever. According to the Post-Gazette, the finalists for the last cut are relievers Sean Burnett, Evan Meek, Donnie Veal and Jesse Chavez.
That also means that Luis Cruz will be an extra infielder and Craig Monroe has made the team as an extra outfielder.
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