Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said A.J. Burnett (calf) "has been nowhere near a mound" since being placed on the disabled list.
Mike Zagurski has elected free agency.
Jeanmar Gomez (forearm) struck out four over five hitless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Indianapolis Wednesday.
Wilkin Ramirez (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Fort Myers on Thursday.
Manny Ramirez's agent, Barry Praver, told FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi Wednesday that his client would like to return to Major League Baseball.
Mets manager Terry Collins plans to play new acquisition Eric Young Jr. often.
Chris Perez (shoulder) will be re-evaluated after a bullpen session on Friday.
Michael Morse is back in the Mariners' lineup Wednesday.