Pirates optioned RHP Colin Holderman to Triple-A Indianapolis.

With Justin Lawrence returning from the 60-day injured list on Friday, the Pirates needed to clear a spot in their bullpen and unfortunately for Holderman he drew the short straw this time around. The 29-year-old hurler holds an unappealing 7.01 ERA, 1.95 WHIP and an 18/16 K/BB ratio over 25 2/3 innings with the Pirates this season.