The Pittsburgh Pirates (37-42) take on the New York Mets (32-45) in game three of a three-game series. Ivan Nova is on the mound going up against Zack Wheeler.
The Pirates placed Sean Rodriguez on the disabled list today and added reliever Tanner Anderson to the roster. For those who asked about the backup shortstop, I’ll say that this is most likely a one day move due to the bullpen usage yesterday and then a shortstop will be added before Friday’s game. If the Pirates need a backup shortstop tonight (or second base) the bigger problem would be why they need it and not who will stand there for a few innings in one game.
To answer the question though, probably David Freese would play second base and either Mercer would still be at shortstop or Josh Harrison would move over. Freese has played second base with the Pirates, so I think he could be a field ornament there for a few innings if needed.
Other news today:
Some kid named Keller got promoted to Indianapolis.
Jung Ho Kang and Christopher Bostick are also hurt…on the same day Bostick made the All-Star team along with two teammates.
Pirates signed another non-drafted free agent and this one comes with a scouting report.
Here are the lineups:
Good Guys
Here’s our lineup for tonight, presented by Honda.#LetsGoBucs
bad guys (have to hit play)
Here’s tonight’s lineup for our series finale with Pittsburgh. #LGM pic.twitter.com/Ape10R0zEE
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 27, 2018