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Wandy Rodriguez - S - Pirates

Wandy Rodriguez registered another quality start Tuesday, allowing three runs over six frames in a 5-4 victory.

Rodriguez dug the Bucs into an early three-run hole, but he settled in after the second inning and the offense eventually responded. The left-hander permitted six hits, no walks and struck out five on the night. The owner of four straight quality starts, Rodriguez holds a 3.40 ERA and 1.05 WHIP for the season. He gets the Brewers this weekend.
May 21 - 11:49 PM
Travis Snider - OF - Pirates

Travis Snider launched a pinch-hit grand slam in Tuesday's win over the Cubs.

After getting Gaby Sanchez to fly out to shallow left with one out, Shawn Camp served up a fat pitch to Snider, who deposited it just over the right-center field wall. Snider has just two longballs this season, but they've both come over the last week.
May 21 - 11:30 PM
Andrew McCutchen - OF - Pirates

Andrew McCutchen (knee) is back in Tuesday's lineup against the Cubs.

McCutchen was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to right knee soreness, but it was never a major concern. He should be fine moving forward.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
May 21 - 3:08 PM
Starling Marte - OF - Pirates

Starling Marte is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Cubs.

He's just getting the day off. Jose Tabata will make the start in left field while Garret Jones plays right. Gaby Sanchez is at first base.
Related: Garrett Jones, Jose Tabata, Gaby Sanchez
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
May 21 - 3:07 PM
Jared Hughes - R - Pirates

Pirates optioned RHP Jered Hughes from Triple-A Indianapolis.

He'll head back down to the minors now that Jose Contreras is back from the bereavement list. Hughes has a 4.61 ERA and 13/9 K/BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings this season and should get another shot in the Pirates' bullpen before long.
May 21 - 2:47 PM
Jose Contreras - R - Pirates

Pirates activated RHP Jose Contreras from the bereavement list.

Contreras has been away from the team since Friday. The veteran right-hander returns to a 4.50 ERA and 4/1 K/BB ratio over four innings this season.
May 21 - 2:46 PM
Andrew McCutchen - OF - Pirates

Andrew McCutchen is day-to-day with right knee soreness.

McCutchen was injured sliding into home Thursday, but it's not a major concern and he isn't dealing with any structural damage. The Pirates should update his status on Monday.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
May 19 - 9:44 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Jason Grilli earned his 17th save of the season Sunday in the Pirates' 1-0 defeat of the Astros.

Grilli retired all three batters he faced, needing only 10 pitches. He's been probably the best closer in baseball through the first seven weeks of the 2013 season, boasting a 0.92 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 31/4 K/BB ratio in 19 2/3 innings. He has not blown an opportunity.
May 19 - 4:10 PM
Jeff Locke - S - Pirates

Jeff Locke fired seven scoreless innings Sunday in the Pirates' victory over the Astros.

Locke looked excellent against the hapless Houston offense, yielding only three hits and two walks. He's now 4-1 with a cool 2.73 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 52 2/3 innings this season, but some regression should be expected. Locke will face off against the Brewers next.
May 19 - 4:08 PM
Andrew McCutchen - OF - Pirates

Andrew McCutchen was scratched from the Pirates' lineup due to pain in his right knee.

It's not clear at this point how McCutchen suffered the injury or if it might cause him to miss additional games. The Pirates should offer an update on his status soon. Starling Marte will move over to center field to cover for McCutchen, while Travis Snider plays left and Garrett Jones right.
Source: Bill Brink on Twitter
May 19 - 11:50 AM
James McDonald - S - Pirates

James McDonald (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on May 27.

That's assuming he gets through bullpen sessions on Tuesday and Friday with no issues. McDonald is slated to go four innings and/or throw 65 pitches for Altoona, so he'll need at least one additional rehab start before being activated. He's not a given to rejoin the rotation once healthy.
Source: Bill Brink on Twitter
May 19 - 11:33 AM
John McDonald - SS - Pirates

John McDonald (back) is also dealing with a right elbow injury.

McDonald landed on the DL last week with a lower back strain, but his elbow has also been an issue. The infielder is eligible to return from the DL on May 30, but it's not clear if he'll be ready at that time.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 19 - 11:26 AM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett allowed one run over seven innings but took a no-decision as the Pirates lost to the Astros in extra innings on Saturday.

Burnett had the win stolen from him when Mark Melancon surrendered the lead an inning later, but it doesn't take away from his performance. Burnett scattered five hits and four walks in the outing, striking out seven. The right-hander continues his stellar post-Yankees career, as he now owns a 2.57 ERA and 1.10 WHIP on the year. He'll toe the slab again Friday against the Brewers.
May 18 - 11:08 PM
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

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