Mitch Keller

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Mitch Keller took his 10th loss Saturday after allowing three runs — two earned — in 5 2/3 innings against the Rangers.

Keller is an incredible 0-8 while giving up two or three runs this season and 1-10 with a 4.02 ERA overall. One wonders if he has any regrets about his commitment to the Pirates; if he didn’t do an extension through 2028, Keller would have been eligible for free agency for the first time this winter, and while he probably wouldn’t have broken the bank, he could have spent the rest of his prime pitching for a team trying to win. Perhaps a team like the Mets, who he’ll be facing next time out.

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Bryan Reynolds

PIT • DH

Transaction

about 20 hours ago

Pirates activated OF Bryan Reynolds from the paternity list.

Reynolds is back in right field and batting third for Saturday afternoon’s showdown against the Rangers at PNC Park following a three-game stint away from the club on paternity leave.

Hunter Stratton

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Transaction

about 20 hours ago

Pirates recalled RHP Hunter Stratton from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Stratton rejoins Pittsburgh’s bullpen ahead of Saturday’s game against the Rangers with lefty Ryan Bourcki hitting the injured list with a back issue. The 28-year-old righty has made two relief appearances this season in the big leagues.

Billy Cook

PIT • RF

Transaction

about 20 hours ago

Pirates optioned 1B/OF Billy Cook to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Cook went 2-for-6 with a run scored over three games with the Pirates while veteran Bryan Reynolds was away from the club on paternity leave. The 26-year-old rookie heads back to the minors for now, but he could get another look at some point later this year.