Pirates optioned INF Jack Brannigan and RHP Ryan Harbin to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Brannigan suffered a broken nose and other injuries to his face after he was struck by a batted ball in a Grapefruit League contest against the Phillies in late February. Harbin is also shelved for the time being due to a teres major strain. This was a procedural move more than anything just to get them out of big league camp as they start to whittle the roster down.