The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that Chad Kuhl has been recalled for tonight’s game, and reliever Curtis Partch has been optioned to Indianapolis to make room on the 25-man roster. Kuhl was announced as the starter for tonight’s game over the weekend, so this move was expected, as was Partch being optioned to make room.
Kuhl pitched six shutout innings in his last start for Indianapolis back on August 1st. He was originally scheduled to start in Triple-A on Saturday, but he was scratched due to tonight’s start. Kuhl threw a bullpen instead. Before his last start, he left his game on July 23rd after one inning due to triceps discomfort. Kuhl last pitched for the Pirates on July 17th, throwing six shutout innings, with just one hit allowed, against the Nationals.
The Pirates recalled Partch before Sunday’s game and he pitched during the seventh inning, facing three batters. The first hitter reached on an error, which was followed by a walk, then a double play to end the inning. That was his second appearance for the Pirates this season, making his debut for them back on June 19th.
