The Pirates overhauled their weary bullpen Tuesday by recruiting reinforcements from Class AAA Indianapolis after placing relievers Joaquin Benoit (left knee inflammation) and George Kontos (right groin strain) on the 10-day disabled list and optioning reliever Dovydas Neverauskas. The fresh arms are relievers Steven Brault, Edgar Santana and Johnny Barbato.
Kontos, acquired earlier this month from the San Francisco Giants, tweaked his groin during warm-ups Sunday. He attempted to ready in the bullpen during Monday’s marathon 12-inning loss but felt discomfort again. He said Tuesday he anticipated only being out 10 days.
Benoit threw 38 pitches Monday, walking four over two scoreless innings.