A couple of moves have been made by the Pirates prior to tonight’s game against the Brewers. They have optioned (C) Tony Sanchez and (LHP) Jeff Locke to AA Altoona to make room for Marlon Byrd and John Buck on the 25-man roster.
“This move allows us to give Jeff Locke a short break,” said Senior Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington. “It also allows Tony Sanchez to get back to the Major Leagues as soon as the rules permit us to do so. In addition, this gives us the opportunity to maintain a full roster until both Jeff and Tony can return to the club on September 3. That is when the Double-A season is over and when the club intends to recall both players.”
The Pirates have also named the PTBNL in the Byrd/Buck trade with the Mets. Vic Black, who had 63Ks, 21 BB, 2.51 ERA in 46 2/3 IP at AAA. The full trade is as follows: Marlon Byrd, John Buck and $250K to the Pirates for Vic Black and Dilson Herrera.
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