Morning Rundown: Martin Perez pitched eight strong innings, Pirates lose late, Ryder Ryan optioned to Triple-A
Morning Rundown: Martin Perez pitched eight strong innings, Pirates lose late, Ryder Ryan optioned to Triple-A
The Pirates manage series split against Detroit Tigers after losing late lead.
After blowing a ninth-inning league, the Pittsburgh Pirates managed just a split of their two-game series against the Detroit Tigers.
In his first start at PNC Park, Martin Perez pitched eight fantastic innings, allowing just one run and six hits while striking out seven.
Edward Olivares had his first multi-home run game of his Pirates’ career, and Bryan Reynolds also hit a double.
It’s been a rough start to the season at the plate for Henry Davis, but he was able to draw a pair of walks and pick up a hit.
The Pirates had other opportunities to potentially score runs, but the Tigers made some great defensive plays to keep the game close.
David Bednar pitched the ninth but only got one out before being lifted from the game after blowing his third save of the season. After allowing four earned runs, his ERA is up to 12.46 ERA.
After pitching just once in Spring, Bednar has had trouble locating his pitches for most of the season.
The Pirates will have an off-day on Wednesday before starting a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The team announced on Tuesday that right-handed pitcher Ryder Ryan was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. No corresponding move was officially announced, but it was reported that Colin Holderman was back in the locker room, so that would make the most sense.
Ryan made the team out of camp as a non-roster player and pitched well for the most part in his four appearances. He picked up his first major league win and was credited with two holds.
Ji-Hwan Bae and Carmen Mlodzinski's rehab assignments were transferred to Indianapolis on Tuesday as well. They had both played in a game over the weekend with Bradenton.
Wesley Zapata was assigned to the Bradenton Marauders. He played primarily in the FCL last year but also saw action in two games for Greensboro.
Owen Kellington and Isaias Uribe on the 60-day Injured List. According to Alex Stumpf, Kellington is receiving a second opinion on his elbow.
Also from Alex, Ryan Borucki is already feeling better (triceps/elbow inflammation). He could be back to playing catch in the next few days.
Yasmani Grandal should start base running soon.
Endy Rodriguez will start a swing progression from the left side next week.
Jason Delay is shut down from all baseball activities.
Thomas Harrington is playing light catch from 75-90 feet.
Jun-Seok Shim is dealing with a right pec/arm issue. He’s throwing from 75-90 feet. He’s making progress but ‘slower than the team would like.’
Top Exit Velocity
Javier Rivas - BRD - 113 MPH - Lineout
Oneil Cruz - PIT - 110.7 MPH - Forceout
Jack Suwinski - PIT - 110.5 MPH - Groundout
Edward Olivares - PIT - 108.6 MPH - Home Run
Edward Olivares - PIT - 105.5 MPH - Flyout
Top Pitch Velocity
David Bednar - 97.9 MPH
David Bednar - 97.7 MPH
David Bednar - 97.4 MPH
Carlos Jimenez - 97.3 MPH
Carlos Jimenez - 97.2 MPH
Most Whiffs (Whiff%)
Michael Plassmeyer - IND - 11 (29%)
Martin Perez - PIT - 10 (23%)
Brent Honeywell Jr. - IND - 4 (44%)
Chris Gau - IND - 4 (40%)
Carlos Jimenez - BRD - 4 (29%)
Indianapolis Indians - 5 vs Toledo Mud Hens - 6
Top Hitter - Liover Peguero: 4-5, 2B
Top Pitcher - Carmen Mlodzinski: IP, H, K
Altoona Curve - 8 vs Harrisburg Senators - 7
Top Hitter - Aaron Shackelford: 2-5, 2 HR, 2 R, 5 RBI
Top Pitcher - Grant Ford: 2.1 IP, H, 3 K
Greensboro Grasshoppers - 0 vs Winston Salem Dash - 1
Top Hitter - Lonnie White Jr.: 1-3, BB, 3B
Top Pitcher - Wilber Dotel: 4 IP, 2 H, BB, 5 K
Bradenton Marauders - 1 vs Lakeland Flying Tigers - 8
Top Hitter - Omar Alfonzo: 1-3
Top Pitcher - Mike Walsh: IP, K
sources saying the team will service bednar as an opener until further notice
Not concerned with Bednar. It's all about release point, and he just couldn't find it.