Official Site of the Pirates · Apr 25, 2017
Bucs place Bastardo on DL, recall Barbato
Antonio Bastardo has allowed 22 baserunners in just 6 2/3 innings thus far this season. (AP).The Pirates placed left-hander Antonio Bastardo on the 10-day disabled list with a left quad strain and recalled right-hander Johnny Barbato from Triple-A Indianapolis, the team announced Tuesday.
Bastardo has struggled early on in 2017, going 0-1 while allowing 12 earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work out of the Bucs' bullpen. The 31-year-old has issued seven walks and given up 15 hits in six appearances.
Barbato was acquired from the Yankees on April 17 in exchange for cash considerations. The 24-year-old has thrown three scoreless innings for Indianapolis since joining the Pirates organization.