Former first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach has been hired by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a special assistant to the hitting department for the 2025 season. Vogelbach will begin his post-playing career after playing in 31 games for the Toronto Blue Jays last year and hitting just

There will be a familiar face in an unfamiliar role at spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates at spring training this year. Daniel Vogelbach has been hired by the organization as a special assistant to the hitting department.