CHICAGO – The Pirates today added right-hander Wilfredo Boscan from Class AAA Indianapolis to the active roster to help a bullpen depleted by Friday’s 12-inning, 11-10 game.
Infielder Steve Lombardozzi was optioned to Indianapolis to make room on the active roster. The Pirates transferred right-hander Brandon Cumpton, who will miss the season because of Tommy John ligament replacement surgery, to the 60-day disabled list to make room on the 40-man roster.
Boscan was starting for Indianapolis and was scheduled to pitch today, meaning he has a full start’s worth of pitches at the ready. He had a 2.87 ERA in 31⅓ innings spanning six starts, striking out 20 and walking 11. He relies on his two-seam fastball and changeup.
Boscan has never pitched in the majors. The 25-year-old has pitched in the minors for the Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox.
Radhames Liz, Jared Hughes and Rob Scahill are not available today, manager Clint Hurdle said. Tony Watson and Mark Melancon will pitch only with a lead.
Bill Brink: bbrink@post-gazette.com and Twitter @BrinkPG.
First Published: May 16, 2015, 6:20 p.m.
