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Canaan Smith-Njigba - Back from ILDouble-A Altoona reinstated Smith-Njigba (undisclosed) from the 7-day injured list Thursday, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

ImpactSmith-Njigba was sidelined for about a week and a half with the injury. The 22-year-old outfielder, who was part of the prospect haul the Pirates acquired in January in the trade that sent Jameson Taillon to the Yankees, is hitting .282 with six home runs and a 13-for-14 success rate on stolen-base attempts over 248 plate appearances this season at Double-A.

AUGUST 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Ben Gamel - Dealing with hamstring tightnessGamel was removed from Thursday's lineup against the Reds due to hamstring tightness, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

ImpactThe severity of Gamel's injury isn't yet clear, but he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game as a result. Since the 29-year-old hasn't dealt with the issue recently, he should be considered day-to-day for now.

AUGUST 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: Ben Gamel was scratched, so Ke'Bryan Hayes... - The AthleticBen Gamel was scratched, so Ke'Bryan Hayes tonight bats cleanup for first time in his brief big league career. Hayes, hitless in four of his...

AUGUST 5, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM

Ben Gamel - Scratched from lineupGamel was scratched from Thursday's lineup against Cincinnati for an unspecified reason.

ImpactThe Pirates haven't indicated whether the 29-year-old's removal from the lineup was due to an injury, but Hoy Park will move to left field while Wilmer Difo starts at second base. Whether Gamel is available off the bench remains to be seen.

AUGUST 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Rodolfo Castro - Retreats to benchCastro isn't starting Thursday's game against the Reds.

ImpactCastro has gone 0-for-8 with a walk and five strikeouts across the last two games, and he'll get a chance to reset in Thursday's series opener. Hoy Park will start at the keystone and lead off.

AUGUST 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: Pirates @ Reds scheduled pitchers: - Today -... - The AthleticPirates @ Reds scheduled pitchers: - Today - RHP Wil Crowe (3-5, 5.40) vs. RHP Sonny Gray (3-6, 4.26) - Friday - RHP JT Brubaker (4-10, 4.49...

AUGUST 5, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM

Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe Brewers play a three-game home series this weekend against the Giants, whose roster includes older players still performing at peak levels.

AUGUST 5, 2021•JSONLINE.COM