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Pittsburgh Pirates Activate Neil Walker, Option Jordy Mercer
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated second baseman Neil Walker from the 15-day disabled list as he has healed from the laceration of his right index finger. To make room for Walker, the Pirates have optioned Jordy Mercer to their Triple-A Indianapolis minor league affiliate.
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Neil Walker activated from disabled list, Jordy Mercer demoted
Neil Walker is back from the disabled list today, just in time for the Pirates' seven-game homestand against the Brewers and Astros. As a result, Jordy Mercer will be demoted back to Indianapolis to make room for Walker. John McDonald will remain on the roster.
This is what John McDonald has done in 34 plate appearances as a Pirate: two hits (one double), three walks, one...
Neil Walker returns, Jordy Mercer demoted
Neil Walker has been activated from the DL and is back in the Bucs’ lineup tonight. He’s been out with a hand injury since April 26 and is obviously a welcome addition back to the club. Neil went 5 for 12 in four rehab games with Altoona so he should be good to go.
To make room for Walker, the Bucs sent Jordy Mercer back to AAA – a move that has several fans upset. Mercer hit...
Pirates Reinstate Walker, Option Jordy Mercer
Neil Walker has been reinstated from the 15-day DL. Photo credit: David Hague
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated Neil Walker from the 15-day disabled list, and have optioned Jordy Mercer to Triple-A. We all saw this move coming, and I made my thoughts known on the subject last night. And the night before. And in the podcast. And last week.
John McDonald remains on the Pirates roster.
Pirates' Neil Walker begins rehab assignment
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker began his minor league rehab assignment last night with the team's Double-A affiilate, according to Marty Noble of MLB.com.
Walker -- who's recovering from a lacerated right hand -- went 1-for-4 with a double last night. He played six innings in the field.
The Pirates placed Walker on the disabled list last month after...
Walker goes 1-for-4 in first rehab start; injured hand feels good
Neil Walker went 1-for-4 in a rehab assignment with Altoona tonight. Photo credit: David Hague
Pirates second baseman Neil Walker saw his first game action in thirteen days, making a rehab start in Altoona tonight for the AA Curve. The switch-hitter went 1-for-4 from the right side, registering a double in his final at bat before leaving the game. Walker will get the start again...
What To Do With Jordy Mercer When Neil Walker Returns?
What should the Pirates do with Jordy Mercer when Neil Walker returns?
Neil Walker is starting a rehab assignment with the Altoona Curve on Thursday, and could be in line to rejoin the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. Walker being out has created an opportunity for Jordy Mercer to get some playing time in the majors. So far, Mercer is 3-for-15 with a double and a home run in...
Neil Walker Starts Rehab Thursday in Altoona, Could Join Pirates Over Weekend
Neil Walker could be back in the Pirates’ lineup by Sunday. (Photo Credit: David Hague)
Pirates second baseman Neil Walker will begin his rehab assignment Thursday at Double-A Altoona. Walker will play two games in Altoona, according to 93.7 The Fan’s Dan Zangrilli, starting with Thursday night’s game against the Richmond Flying Squirrels at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Walker could be back...
Pirates’ Neil Walker day-to-day with hand injury
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker suffered a
hand injury during last night’s contest against the St. Louis Cardinals that
required six stitches, according to Tom Singer of MLB.com. The injury may not
require a trip to the disabled list, but it sounds like it could sideline
Walker for at least a few games.
"It was very, very deep -- the deepest cut I...
Pittsburgh Pirates: Wasted money
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One of the consistent excuses to explain the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lack of competitiveness over the past two decades is the “small market, low payroll” answer. That in itself should frustrate to fans, because when Pirates’ ownership financed the building of $216,000,000 PNC Park- a large portion of which using taxpayer dollars- fans were...
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