March 31, 2008 Josh Sharpless has been released, according to the Beaver County Times. He has decent tools, but showed up at camp overweight and hurt his chances to make the team.
June 15, 2007 Josh Sharpless was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday to make room on the roster for starter John Van Benschoten, according to the AP. Sharpless was recalled May 27 and was 0-1 with a 12.46 ERA in six appearances.
May 27, 2007 The Pirates recalled Josh Sharpless on Sunday to take the roster spot of Brian Rogers, who was sent down. Sharpless, who had three saves and a 2.96 ERA in 16 appearances with Indianapolis this season, will pitch in middle relief.
March 27, 2007 Josh Sharpless was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the Tribune-Review. Sharpless was competing for a bullpen job.
September 1, 2006 Josh Sharpless was activated from the DL on Friday. He has been out with a right ankle sprain.
