Prior to Friday night’s contest against the San Francisco Giants, the Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Josh Harrison from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis.
The corresponding move for Harrison was to designate Josh Wall for assignment.
Harrison was placed on the disabled list July 6 with left thumb surgery and the Pirates posted a 25-13 record in his absence.
Wall never had the opportunity to pitch for the Pirates through he did throw in the bullpen during the ninth inning of Thursday night’s Pirates game. He went 2-3 with a 2.93 ERA in 24 relief appearances with the Indians. Wall has made 25 major league relief appearances including two with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim last season.
Harrison batted .053 in his rehab assignment with one hit in 19 at-bats, the lowest average on the team. Mainly however the assignment was about getting his feel back and being able to play various positions.
With Jordy Mercer due back sooner rather than later, Harrison’s versatility may come into play with Mercer, Jung Ho Kang and Aramis Ramirez all potential fits to play the infield. Harrison did play third base, second base and right field in his rehab assignment.
In 75 games this season, Harrison batted .279 on the season with four home runs and 22 RBI. He also has a 0.6 WAR. Harrison has played four positions this season and has the ability to play more.
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