The Pittsburgh Pirates have assigned right-handed pitcher Nick Mears to Bradenton on a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old reliever had arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow in February and he was placed on the 60-day IL during Spring Training. He isn’t eligible to return until June 7th, but the rehab assignment could run longer if necessary.
Altoona had a dust up with Richmond on Sunday and it led to some suspensions that will begin today, with Luis Ortiz and Lolo Sanchez sitting out four games each. No word on whether any other players were suspended, but suspensions in the minors are staggered so teams aren’t severely short-handed for any games.