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Cervelli sits, Bucs recall Stallings at catcher

SAN FRANCISCO -- With Francisco Cervelli's availability uncertain, the Pirates recalled catcher Jacob Stallings from Triple-A Indianapolis to provide depth behind the plate on Sunday.

Cervelli exited Saturday's 4-0 win over the Giants at AT&T Park in the fourth inning after being struck in the facemask by a foul tip earlier in the game. The Pirates said Cervelli was removed as a precaution, but he was still being evaluated on Sunday morning.

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To make room on the roster for Stallings, Pittsburgh optioned outfielder Jordan Luplow to Triple-A Indianapolis.