Cal Mitchell
RF/DH PIT
Mon 3/11/24 1:13 PM

The Padres reassigned Mitchell to minor-league camp Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell was attending camp as a non-roster invitee but didn't do enough in spring training to make a legitimate run at an Opening Day roster spot, as he slashed .227/.280/.455 over 11 Cactus League games. He's likely to begin the season with the Padres' Triple-A affiliate in El Paso.

Cal Mitchell
RF/DH PIT
Wed 11/15/23 8:15 PM

Mitchell signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Wednesday and received an invitation to major-league spring training, Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell spent the vast majority of 2023 with the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate, slashing .261/.333/.414 with 55 RBI across 316 plate appearances. With a .626 OPS across 237 major-league plate appearances in his career, Mitchell's role with San Diego will likely be limited to organizational depth.

Cal Mitchell
RF/DH PIT
Tue 9/5/23 3:51 PM

Pittsburgh outrighted Mitchell to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Friday and passed through waivers unclaimed. The 24-year-old outfielder is a career .222/.284/.343 hitter in 237 major-league plate appearances.

Cal Mitchell
RF/DH PIT
Fri 6/23/23 5:32 PM

Mitchell was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell will head back to Triple-A after being called up Tuesday, going 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout while appearing in two games in the Pirates' series with the Cubs. In a corresponding move, Pittsburgh selected the contract of Nick Gonzales from Indianapolis, who will be set to make his major-league debut.

Cal Mitchell
RF/DH PIT
Tue 6/20/23 4:28 PM

Pittsburgh recalled Mitchell from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell will get his first major-league action of the season after posting a decent .276/.353/.427 batting line with seven home runs and six stolen bases through 64 games at the Triple-A level. He slashed .226/.286/.349 with five homers and three steals over 69 big-league games in 2022.

Cal Mitchell
RF/DH PIT
Sun 3/19/23 4:30 PM

Mitchell was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell played in 69 games during his first taste of the big leagues last year and had a .226/.286/.349 slash line with five home runs and three steals. He won't open 2023 on the MLB roster, with Bryan Reynolds, Jack Suwinski and Andrew McCutchen (elbow) poised to operate as the Pirates' primary outfielders.

Cal Mitchell
RF/DH PIT
Wed 6/8/22 8:45 AM

Mitchell went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Tuesday against Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell took Tarik Skubal yard in the fourth inning to record his second home run in as many games. He's among several prospects the Pirates have promoted in recent weeks, but he both remained in the lineup and had success against a tough southpaw pitcher. Mitchell has shown plenty of pop early in his big-league career, tallying five extra-base hits across 42 plate appearances.

Cal Mitchell
RF/DH PIT
Mon 6/6/22 12:13 PM

Mitchell went 2-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell delivered the first home run of his career in the fifth inning by taking Zac Gallen yard. He has started regularly since having his contract selected May 24, collecting eight hits -- four for extra bases -- across 36 at-bats. The Pirates have called up a number of prospects from the Triple-A Indianapolis in recent weeks, so Mitchell will need to perform to maintain playing time over the likes of Tucupita Marcano and Travis Swaggerty.

Cal Mitchell
RF/DH PIT
Fri 6/3/22 6:49 PM

Mitchell is not in the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
This is a bit concerning, as Mitchell will sit for the second time in three games with fellow left-handed hitters Tucupita Marcano and Jack Suwinski starting in the outfield corners against righty Merrill Kelly. Mitchell hit safely in his first four games and is hitless in his last three games.

Cal Mitchell
RF/DH PIT
Tue 5/31/22 6:42 PM

Mitchell is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitchell started the past six games after being promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis last week, and he'll head to the bench after going 5-for-25 with two doubles, two walks, two RBI, a run and a stolen base. Tucupita Marcano will start in left field, pushing Jack Suwinski to right.