Morning Rundown: Pirates promote Nick Solak, option Ji Hwan Bae
Pirates make roster moves before road series against Phillies
Before the Pittsburgh Pirates began their weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies, they made a few roster moves.
They selected Nick Solak's contract, bringing him up after his strong start to the season. In 32 games played this season in Triple-A Indianapolis, Solak was hitting .393/.452/.625 with six home runs and 19 RBI. He went 1-3 with a single in his debut.
To make room, Pittsburgh optioned Ji Hwan Bae back to Triple-A and designated Michael Helman for assignment.
Nick Gonzales was sent to Indianapolis to begin his rehab assignment. He was injured during the first game of the season and hasn’t played since then.
Spencer Horwitz has rejoined the team, but hasn’t been activated.
The Pirates announced some new coaching roles for the major league team. Chris Truby, formerly the Triple-A manager, will join the team as a coach. Lamont, who will be starting his third stint with the team, is joining as a special advisor to Don Kelly.
Shawn Bowman will take over as the Indianapolis manager.
Altoona Curve placed CF Sammy Siani on the 7-day injured list
Altoona Curve activated C Aaron McKeithan
Pittsburgh Pirates sent 2B Nick Gonzales on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians
Pittsburgh Pirates select the contract of RF Nick Solak from Indianapolis Indians
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned CF Ji Hwan Bae to Indianapolis Indians
Top Exit Velocity
Ke’Bryan Hayes - PIT - 109.7 mph - Forceout
Yordany De Los Santos - BRD - 108.4 mph - Home Run
Konnor Griffin - BRD - 105.9 mph - Single
Nick Solak - PIT - 104.7 mph - Single
Derek Berg - BRD - 104.5 mph - Lineout
Top Pitch Velocity
David Matoma - BRD - 99.99 mph
David Matoma - BRD - 99.8 mph
David Matoma - BRD - 99.7 mph
David Matoma - BRD - 99.6 mph
David Matoma - BRD - 99.4 mph
Most Whiffs
Antwone Kelly - GBO - 16
Wilber Dotel - ALT - 15
Clevari Tejada - BRD - 15
Andrew Heaney - PIT - 14
Wilkin Ramos - ALT - 7
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Indianapolis Indians - PPD
Altoona Curve - 5 vs Harrisburg Senators - 4
Top Hitter - Mitch Jebb: 3-4, 3 RBI
Top Pitcher - Wilkin Ramos: 2 IP, H, BB, 4 K
Greensboro Grasshoppers - 4 vs Rome Emperors - 1
Top Hitter - Maikol Escotto: 1-3, R, HR, 3 RBI
Top Pitcher - Antwone Kelly: 5 IP, BB, 8 K
Bradenton Marauders - 4 vs Dunedin Blue Jays - 2
Top Hitter - Yordany De Los Santos: 2-4, 2 R, RBI, HR, 2B, SB
Top Pitcher - Clevari Tejada: 4.1 IP, 7 H, ER, BB, 6 K
FCL Pirates - 3 vs FCL Orioles - 17
Top Hitter - Estuar Suero: 1-3, 2 RBI, BB, 2B
Top Pitcher - Joaquin Tejada: 1.2 IP, ER, BB, K
Sanford with a bomb — early Sat start in FCL. Tyler Samaniego rehabbing.
Wyatt Sanford just hit his first pro home run. 98.9 mph off the bat