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Luis L. Ortiz - Starting for Pirates on MondayOrtiz will start for the Pirates on Monday versus the Brewers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

ImpactThings had seemed to be pointing in Ortiz's direction, but the Pirates declined naming a starter until releasing their lineup. Ortiz's last appearance was in bulk relief and he has posted a 5.08 ERA and 44:33 K:BB over 62 innings this season covering 11 starts and two relief appearances.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Rob Zastryzny - Loses 40-man roster spotZastryzny was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Monday.

ImpactThe move clears a spot on the 40-man and 26-man rosters for Hunter Stratton. Zastryzny holds a 4.79 ERA and 15:13 K:BB over 20.2 relief innings for Pittsburgh this season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Hunter Stratton - Called up to majorsStratton's contract was selected from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

ImpactThe 26-year-old reliever has never pitched in the big leagues. He logged a 3.99 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 74 strikeouts and six saves in 56.1 innings at Triple-A.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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Henry Davis - Takes batting practiceDavis (hand) participated in batting practice and did defensive work ahead of Saturday's game against the Cardinals, MLB.com reports.

ImpactThis marked the first time that Davis took part in batting practice since he was placed on the injured list Aug. 23. There's no clear timeline for his return to the field, though Davis is expected to play again prior to the close of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Roansy Contreras - Scratched from Triple-A startContreras was scratched from his start with Triple-A Indianapolis due to stiffness, MLB.com reports.

ImpactGeneral manager Ben Cherington disclosed the information Sunday but did not provide any more details about the nature of the injury. Contreras is hoping to retake the mound again this season, so the issue doesn't seem particularly serious. Since being demoted to Indianapolis Aug. 4, Contreras has maintained a 2.50 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with a 17:6 K:BB across 18 frames.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

First-place Brewers face Pirates, hope to continue surgeFor the Milwaukee Brewers, the road to maintaining a semi-comfortable lead in the National League Central will go through Pittsburgh, and th...

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