Kontas agreed to a one-year, $2.725 million contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander turned in a 1.84 ERA in 15 appearances after coming over to Pittsburgh on a waiver claim in early August, compared to a 3.83 ERA in 50 appearances with San Francisco. He altered his pitch mix a bit after the move and what resulted was fewer walks (1.8 BB/9) and homers allowed (0.61 HR/9). Kontos will likely fill a setup role to begin 2018.

Kontos (groin) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Thursday, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kontos was able to get through a 20-pitch simulated game with no issues Tuesday, clearing the way for him to return before Thursday's series finale against the Cubs. The 32-year-old, who owns a 3.65 ERA through 56.2 innings this season, should immediately return to pitching high-leverage innings for the Pirates.

Kontos (groin) was able to toss a 20-pitch simulated game prior to Tuesday's contest, and should be activated within the next couple days, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

This marked the first time that Kontos threw off the mound since landing on the DL on Aug. 22, and he felt fine following the brief outing. According to head athletic trainer Todd Tomczyk, the right-hander is on the verge of returning to the big-league club, and should be able to slide right back into high-leverage roles for the Pirates' bullpen upon his reinstatement.

Kontos (groin) played catch and threw off the slope of a mound Wednesday, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kontos was hoping for a minimal stay on the 10-day DL, but he's progressing a little slower than expected. The reliever is eligible to return from the disabled list whenever he's ready, but seeing as Wednesday was his first time throwing off the slope of a mound since landing on the disabled list, he'll need a little more time before rejoining the big-league bullpen.

Kontos (groin) will resume baseball activities Friday with hopes of coming off the disabled list when eligible on Aug. 30, Pirates Prospects reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh trainer Todd Tomczyk characterized the righty's groin strain as minor. Kontos has allowed one run in five games (five innings) since coming to the Pirates, recording three holds and one blown save. He's also one of the few relievers signed by the Bucs for 2018.

Kontos (groin) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

After being unavailable during Sunday's game against the Dodgers with a sore groin, the Pirates have placed him on the disabled list. Kontos originally said he was good to go on Monday if the team needed him, suggesting that the injury isn't expected to be serious and he shouldn't be out much longer than the necessary ten days.

Kontos said he was dealing with groin tightness Sunday but is available to pitch Monday against the Dodgers, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kontos was able to get through a pregame workout with no issues Monday, clearing the way for him to play in the series opener against the Dodgers. He owns a 1.80 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 7:1 K:BB through five innings with the Pirates, so he will be a welcomed addition to the bullpen against a tough Dodgers team.

Manager Clint Hurdle said Kontos was unavailable Sunday due to lower body discomfort, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kontos will be reassessed in Pittsburgh on Monday, after which there should be a clearer idea of what he's dealing with. The 32-year-old owns a 1.80 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 7:1 K:BB through five innings with his new club.

Kontos officially joined the Pirates' 25-man roster Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kontos was claimed by the club over the weekend, and he'll now officially join the team after Dovydas Neverauskas was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis earlier Monday. Kontos, formerly with the Giants, holds a 2.83 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 51.2 innings this season.

Kontos was claimed on waivers by the Pirates on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He was on track to be non-tendered by the Giants at the end of the year, but the Pirates swooped in and gave him a spot on their 40-man roster. Kontos notched a 3.83 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 55 strikeouts in 51.2 innings for the Giants this season.