ATLANTA -- Last year, Jose Osuna joined the Pirates in mid-April and never went back to the Minors. This year has not been nearly so smooth for the 25-year-old infielder.
On Saturday, the Pirates recalled Osuna from Triple-A Indianapolis for the fifth and final time this season. With rosters expanded and David Freese traded to Los Angeles, Osuna has a legitimate chance to claim a regular spot as Pittsburgh's backup corner infielder heading into next year.
"It's good. I'm here now to help the team," Osuna said.