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A former third-round pick of the Blue Jays, Alford blossomed into one of the sport’s top outfield prospects in pro ball.
Outfielder Anthony Alford has elected to become a free agent rather than accepting the Pirates’ outright assignment to Triple-A.
Alford is dealing with back spasms, while Wilson’s IL placement is mostly about rest from fatigue.
Gonzalez has been out of action since July 2 due to a left oblique strain, and he had been wrapping up a minor league rehab assignment in Triple-A.
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