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Pedro Alvarez - 3B - Pirates

Pedro Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 5-4 win over the Astros.

His 462-foot blast tied the game in the eighth inning and the Pirates went on to win in bottom of the ninth after Jake Elmore and Jimmy Paredes collided while going after a pop-up. Alvarez is still hitting just .197 on the year, but he has seven home runs and 20 RBI through 38 games.
May 17 - 10:56 PM
Jeanmar Gomez - R - Pirates

Jeanmar Gomez was touched up for four runs (three earned) in 4 2/3 innings Friday in a no-decision against the Astros.

Gomez gave up one run over the first four innings, but the Astros got to him for three runs in the fifth before Clint Hurdle brought the hook. All told, he allowed five hits (including a solo homer by Matt Dominguez) and two walks while striking out just one. The 25-year-old still owns a 2.78 ERA over four starts and five relief appearances this session, but his 19/14 K/BB ratio isn't nearly as impressive. It's tough to get excited about him in fantasy leagues.
May 17 - 10:55 PM
Jared Hughes - R - Pirates

Pirates recalled RHP Jared Hughes from Triple-A Indianapolis.

He'll take the roster spot of Jose Contreras, who was placed on the bereavement list. Hughes has a 4.61 ERA and 13/9 K/BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings with the Pirates this season and will operate in middle relief.
May 17 - 6:32 PM
Jose Contreras - R - Pirates

Pirates placed RHP Jose Contreras on the bereavement list.

Contreras is permitted to stay on the bereavement list for a minimum of three days and a maximum of seven. The Pirates have called up Jared Hughes to replace him on the active roster.
May 17 - 6:30 PM
Jeanmar Gomez - R - Pirates

Jeanmar Gomez's left calf is no longer an issue.

Gomez left his start on Sunday with tightness in the calf, but he's fine now. He's pitched well since moving into the Pirates' rotation and isn't a bad streaming option on Friday against the Astros. Gomez should remain in the rotation until Charlie Morton (elbow) returns from the DL early next month.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 17 - 8:58 AM
Chase d'Arnaud - 2B - Pirates

Chase d'Arnaud (thumb) began a rehab assignment with High-A Bradenton on Thursday.

d'Arnaud has been sidelined since undergoing left thumb surgery late in spring training. He figures to need a few weeks' worth of rehab at-bats but could be optioned to Triple-A after that.
May 17 - 8:27 AM
Travis Snider - OF - Pirates

Travis Snider went 3-for-5 and finally hit his first homer of the season Thursday in the Pirates' 7-1 defeat of the Brewers.

He also swiped his first base. Snider had zeroes in both categories through 35 games and 91 at-bats going into the night. He's actually hitting .292, but that's probably not going to continue, not with his strikeout rate. It's a must that he hit more homers if he's going to establish himself as a starter in the Pittsburgh outfield.
May 16 - 10:30 PM
Francisco Liriano - S - Pirates

Francisco Liriano improved to 2-0 after limiting the Brewers to one run in 5 2/3 innings on Thursday.

Liriano pretty much matched his first start tonight. That his 1.55 WHIP is pretty much a match for a 1.64 ERA suggests he's not pitching especially well, but he does have 16 strikeouts in 11 innings. He's capable of remaining a decent mixed-league starter while healthy.
May 16 - 10:28 PM
James McDonald - S - Pirates

James McDonald (shoulder) could throw off a mound next Tuesday.

McDonald has been throwing on flat ground with no issues. While he is coming along, he is still a long ways off from a return. With the Pirates having Gerrit Cole in the minors and other pitchers coming back from injury, it's possible McDonald won't have a rotation spot once healthy.
Source: Bill Brink on Twitter
May 16 - 6:59 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said that Jason Grilli is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

He'll get a rest after pitching in back-to-back games. Mark Melancon has also pitched in consecutive games, so Hurdle probably wants to give him a breather, if possible. He may be forced to play the matchups if a save situation is presented.
Related: Mark Melancon
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
May 16 - 4:43 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Jeff Karstens (shoulder) will make his next rehab start Saturday with Double-A Altoona.

Karstens, currently working his way back from shoulder inflammation, gave up one run in three innings Monday in his first rehab outing with High-A Bradenton. He could join the Pirates by early June, though it isn't clear what his role will be.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
May 16 - 4:36 PM
Charlie Morton - S - Pirates

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Thursday that Charlie Morton (elbow, shoulder) will make three more minor league rehab starts.

Morton's rehab from Tommy John surgery was recently halted due to some shoulder soreness, but he returned to game action Thursday with Double-A Altoona and gave up two runs in four innings. If all goes well, he could join the Pirates' rotation in the early part of June.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
May 16 - 4:30 PM
Wandy Rodriguez - S - Pirates

Wandy Rodriguez spun seven innings of one-run ball in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Brewers.

Rodriguez gave up just six hits, walked one and struck out five, with the lone blemish coming in the form of a Rickie Weeks solo homer in the seventh. That makes two straight one-run showings and three straight quality starts for the left-hander. Wandy will bring a quality 3.25 ERA and 1.06 WHIP into next week's start against the Cubs.
May 15 - 10:47 PM
Neil Walker - 2B - Pirates

Neil Walker drove in two runs with a single in Wednesday's win over the Brewers.

He also hit the ground ball that Rickie Weeks threw away to allow the Pirates to score the go-ahead run. Since returning from the DL on Monday, Walker has recorded three hits and drawn a pair of walks.
May 15 - 10:37 PM
Jordy Mercer - 2B - Pirates

Pirates recalled INF Jordy Mercer from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Mercer was sent down to the minors earlier this week, but he's eligible to return now that John McDonald (back) has been placed on the disabled list. The 26-year-old is hitting .258 (8-for-31) with three home runs and four RBI in nine games with the Pirates this season.
May 15 - 2:14 PM

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