Simon (shoulder) signed a minor-league deal with the Pirates on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Simon was non-tendered by the Pirates in late November, but he's back with the organization. He presumably has an invitation to spring training, though that wasn't specified in the contract details. Simon is recovering from labrum surgery but is expected to be cleared to return in March.

Simon (shoulder) was non-tendered by the Pirates on Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simon made his big-league debut in 2025, first with the Marlins and then with the Pirates. He totaled 88 plate appearances, slashing .234/..299/.273. Simon is currently recovering from surgery to repair a torn labrum, but he is expected to be cleared in early March.

The Pirates designated Simon (shoulder) for assignment Tuesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simon appeared in 27 MLB games in 2025 between Miami and Pittsburgh, slashing just .234/.299/.273 across 88 plate appearances. He finished the Triple-A season with an .844 OPS over 308 plate appearances, however, which may be good enough for another team to bring him in via waiver claim.

The Pirates transferred Simon (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Hunter Barco. It was announced previously that Simon will undergo surgery in October to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

The Pirates announced Wednesday that Simon has been diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will undergo surgery in October once the bone heals, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh placed Simon on the shelf Aug. 30 with an injury the team initially labeled as a dislocated shoulder, but follow-up tests revealed that he was dealing with damage to his labrum. He'll miss the rest of the season, and assuming his upcoming surgery in October goes off without any complications, he's expected to be cleared for baseball activities in early March. Even so, the shoulder issue could make the 25-year-old Simon a non-tender candidate this offseason after he slashed a middling .234/.299/.273 over 88 big-league plate appearances with Miami and Pittsburgh in 2025.

The Pirates placed Simon on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a dislocated left shoulder.

EDGE Analysis

Simon suffered the injury on a slide into home plate during his return to the majors Friday, and he'll now need to wait at least 10 more days before getting another chance to suit up for the Pirates. Cam Devanney was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move to replenish Pittsburgh's infield depth.

Simon was removed from Friday's game against the Red Sox due to a left shoulder injury.

EDGE Analysis

Simon appeared to dislocate his shoulder while sliding into home plate during the eighth inning of Friday's contest. It remains to be seen whether he will need to spend time on the injured list, but the Pirates should provide more information after they take a closer look at him.

The Pirates recalled Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Just three days after being sent down to Triple-A, Simon will reverse course and rejoin the Pirates to replace Jack Suwinski, who went on the IL with a groin injury. Simon has slashed .234/.299/.273 across 88 plate appearances in the majors between Miami and Pittsburgh this year and is likely to come off the bench most of the time while with the Pirates.

The Pirates optioned Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Simon is clearing out to make room on the active roster for the return of Oneil Cruz (concussion). The 25-year-old Simon slashed .233/.250/.267 in seven contests with Pittsburgh.

Simon went 2-for-5 with two runs scored Wednesday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Simon was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis after Oneil Cruz (concussion) landed on the injured list. He immediately led off with a right-handed starter on the mound and recorded the first multi-hit performance of his career. Simon is relatively light on power but makes consistent contact and has consistently maintained double-digit walk rates while in the minors.