PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates recalled Nick Kingham from Double-A Altoona to start Saturday's game against the Padres at PNC Park. To make room on the roster, they optioned infielder Max Moroff to Triple-A Indianapolis.
That should be the first in a series of moves as the Pirates prepare to welcome back a pair of key players from the disabled list over the next week.
There will be another transaction on Sunday morning, when the Pirates plan to activate second baseman Josh Harrison from the disabled list.