Bryan Reynolds

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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.

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about 14 hours ago

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Hunter Stratton

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about 14 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 14 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.

Ryan Borucki

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about 14 hours ago

Pirates placed LHP Ryan Borucki on the 15-day injured list with a lower back inflammation.

Borucki has posted a serviceable 5.26 ERA and 22/11 K/BB ratio across 25 1/3 innings (29 appearances) this season for the Pirates. He should be ready to return in a couple weeks.

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Alec Burleson

STL • DH

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about 11 hours ago

Alec Burleson went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in a 6-5 win over the Reds on Saturday.

Burleson got the scoring started in this one, taking Brent Suter deep for a two-run homer in the first inning. He later drove in a third run with a base hit in the eighth. The 26-year-old is hitting an excellent .314/.352/.473 with eight homers and 30 RBI across 237 plate appearances.

Cal Raleigh

SEA • DH

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about 11 hours ago

Cal Raleigh went 1-for-5 with a solo homer against the Cubs on Saturday.

Raleigh got on the board with his first hit of the game in the ninth, taking Daniel Palencia deep for a solo homer. It was Raleigh’s 30th home run of the season as he becomes the first player in the majors to reach 30, all before the All-Star break. The 28-year-old backstop is on a ridiculous pace, hitting .272/.377/.649 with 52 runs scored, 64 RBI, and nine steals across 324 plate appearances.

Ben Rice

NYY • DH

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about 13 hours ago

Ben Rice went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI against the Orioles on Saturday.

Rice got the start at first base and hit leadoff on Saturday. He took Zach Eflin deep for a solo homer in the second inning, then tripled to drive in a run in the fifth. The 26-year-old slugger is slashing .232/.315/.477 with 13 homers 34 runs scored, and 28 RBI across 249 plate appearances.