Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports has reported that the Pirates will option Gregory Polanco to AAA for a short time until the rosters expand to 40 men on Monday.
Source: #Pirates send Polanco to AAA. No word yet on corresponding move. Figures to be short-term demotion; rosters expand Monday.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 25, 2014
The rookie played in 64 games with the Pirates, Polanco posted a slash line of .241/.349/.657 with nine doubles, six home runs and 30 RBI while striking out 50 times in 279 plate appearances.
Polanco is in the midst of a 1-30 slide while seeing minimal playing time due to the hot bat of Travis Snider.
UPDATE: Rosenthal reports Jose Tabata is expected to be recalled to take Polanco’s place.
#Pirates expected to recall Tabata to replace Polanco. Tabata 13-for-30 last 8 games. Would be choice over Lambo, who has 4 HRs last 4.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 25, 2014
In 39 games with AAA Indianapolis, Tabata is hitting .281/.349/.687 with 10 doubles and 12 RBI while only striking out 14 times in 163 plate appearances.
(Photo Credit: Gene J. Puskar, AP)
