The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted hard-throwing left-handed pitcher Jake Brentz to the Altoona Curve. Brentz has been pitching for the Bradenton Marauders, representing the team in the Florida State League All-Star game over the weekend.
Acquired late last year in the Arquimedes Caminero deal, the 22-year-old Brentz has a fastball that touches 100 MPH, and that has helped him strikeout 33 batters over 26 innings this season. He has a 3.81 ERA, a .230 BAA, a 1.23 WHIP and a 1.14 GO/AO ratio.
In other news, DSL pitcher Samuel Reyes has been promoted to the GCL Pirates, who start their schedule on Monday.