Ivan Nova scattered six hits over eight innings in the Pirates' 1-0 win over the Tigers on Thursday.
Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports that Jung Ho Kang has been granted a work visa to re-enter the United States and "will rejoin the Pirates in the coming days."
Michael Fulmer shut out the Pirates for six innings and struck out nine in a no-decision Thursday.
Josh Bell went 0-for-4 against the Tigers on Thursday and is batting just .240/.302/.344 in 96 at-bats.
Kris Bryant (head) is out of the Cubs' starting lineup again on Thursday versus the Brewers.
Rule 5 pick Victor Reyes went 0-for-3 before being lifted Thursday and is 1-for-12 this year.
Jose Abreu (flu) is out of the White Sox starting lineup on Thursday against the Royals.
Joe Kelly will begin serving his six-game suspension on Thursday night.