ImpactTom had gone 1-for-9 with a run, a walk and four strikeouts across the last three games. Ben Gamel will start in left field and bat seventh.
MAY 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Ka'ai Tom - On bench ThursdayTom isn't starting Thursday's game against the Giants.
Bryan Reynolds - Returns to lineupReynolds (lower body) is starting Thursday's game against the Giants.
ImpactReynolds was held out of Wednesday's lineup due to lower-body soreness, but he'll bat third and play center field Thursday. Across his last three games, Reynolds has gone 3-for-7 with two doubles, a run, four walks and two strikeouts.
MAY 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Sean Poppen - Designated for assignmentPoppen was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
ImpactPoppen was sent down by Pittsburgh in early May and will now be removed from the 40-man roster after Will Craig's contract was selected as part of a corresponding move. Poppen made three relief appearances for the pirates to begin the season and allowed four runs on 11 hits and two walks while striking out four in 4.2 innings.
MAY 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Will Craig - Contract selected by PiratesCraig's contract was selected by the Pirates on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
ImpactCraig made his major-league debut in 2020 and went hitless with a strikeout in four at-bats. He'll return to the big leagues after Phillip Evans (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list, and Craig could see playing time at first base while Evans is sidelined.
MAY 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Tyler Naquin - Not in lineupNaquin is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
ImpactNaquin has emerged as an everyday player for the Reds following a surprisingly hot start which has seen him hit .260/.345/.542 with eight homers in 30 games. He'll hit the bench after starting 10 straight games, with Nick Senzel moving out to center field and Jonathan India starting at second base.
MAY 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Phillip Evans - Placed on 10-day injured listEvans was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Thursday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
ImpactEvans left Wednesday's game against the Reds due to his hamstring injury and will miss additional time. Will Craig's contract was selected by the Pirates as part of a corresponding move. Craig could see playing time at first base while Kevin Newman could also see additional at-bats.
MAY 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
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This Date in Baseball for Thursday, May 20MAY 13, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
