2 years agoThe Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Roansy Contreras to Triple-A Indianapolis after his start against the Cincinnati Reds in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Thursday and recalled left-hander Eric Stout from Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Contreras pitched well in the 4-2 win, giving up one run on four hits while walking one and striking out seven in six innings to pick up his third win of the season. The 22-year-old has been decent for the Bucs in his second major league season, as he entered the day with a 4.09 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 43 strikeouts and 21 walks in 44 innings over 11 outings (eight starts). Given the fact that the Pirates need an extra arm for the nightcap on Thursday, it's likely that Contreras will be back up with the Pirates in a starting role sooner than later.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: Pirates Twitter