MAY 8, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Pirates call up utility man Chris OwingsThe Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of veteran utility man Chris Owings from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, while infielder/outfi...
Miguel Andujar - Returns to benchAndujar is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.
ImpactAfter starting each of the Pirates' past three games in right field, Andujar will head to the bench while Andrew McCutchen (ankle) makes his return to the lineup. Andujar went just 1-for-12 with a double during his three-game run as a starter and should see sporadic playing time moving forward.
MAY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Andrew McCutchen - Back in lineup MondayMcCutchen (ankle) is starting at designated hitter and batting third Monday against the Rockies.
ImpactMcCutchen is back in the lineup after missing three games with an ankle issue. The 36-year-old has cooled off greatly in recent weeks, batting .140 with two homers, six RBI, six runs scored and 15 strikeouts over 43 at-bats in 12 games since April 20.
MAY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ji Hwan Bae - Remains out MondayBae (ankle) is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Rockies.
ImpactBae will remain on the bench for a third straight game as he continues to nurse an ankle injury. With left-hander Kyle Freeland on the mound for Colorado, it's possible Bae wouldn't be in the lineup regardless of health. Chris Owings will draw the start at shortstop and bat eighth in the series opener.
MAY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Paul Zeise: Cozy confines of putrid NL Central will keep Pirates relevantThat Pirates championship parade people were planning a week ago is apparently on hold for a few days after a disaster of a seven-game stret...
MAY 8, 2023•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Chris Owings - Promotion officialThe Pirates selected Owings' contract from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of Monday's game against the Rockies.
ImpactPittsburgh optioned Mark Mathias to Triple-A to clear a spot on the active roster for Owings, who submitted a .883 OPS over 50 plate appearances at Indianapolis. The 31-year-old has seen action at three infield spots as well as center field at Triple-A this season and should serve in a utility role while he's up with Pittsburgh.
MAY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mark Mathias - Optioned to Triple-AMathias was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis by the Pirates on Monday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
ImpactMathias is giving way to fellow utility player Chris Owings. He's managed just a .695 OPS in 15 games with the Bucs this season.
MAY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
