Pirates Prospects · Aug 30, 2024
Pirates Transactions: Andrew McCutchen Returns, Ben Heller to the IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated Andrew McCutchen from the injured list ahead of Friday night’s game. They’ve also placed right-handed pitcher Ben Heller on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation.
McCutchen had been out since August 17th with left knee inflammation, after getting hurt running to first base on a single.
Heller joined the team earlier this month, and pitched 7.1 shutout innings across four appearances, before allowing four runs in 2.2 innings in his last two outings.
The Pirates also sent RHP Daulton Jefferies on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis. Jefferies has been out since pitching two shutout innings on July 5th.
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