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The Pittsburgh Pirates activated right-hander Vince Velasquez from the injured list to start Saturday's game against the Mariners, while designating right-handed reliever Duane Underwood Jr. for assignment to make room on the active roster. Velasquez will make his first start since May 4, while Underwood Jr. had a 5.18 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 24 1/3 innings over 20 appearances this season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. for assignment to make room for right-hander Vince Velasquez, who is being activated from the 15-day IL. Underwood has posted a 5.10 ERA and 5.18 FIP in 24 1/3 innings of work this season, prompting the Pirates to make the decision to pull the plug on the 28-year-old righty. Meanwhile, Velasquez posted solid results for the Pirates in seven starts prior to being placed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation earlier this month.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated pitcher Duane Underwood Jr. for assignment, which could lead to an interesting move in their bullpen. Underwood had a 5.66 ERA in 27 appearances this season. The Pirates have not yet announced a corresponding move.