PHOENIX -- With a string of left-handed starting pitchers on deck, the Pirates called up corner infielder Jason Rogers on Friday and optioned utilityman Cole Figueroa to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Rogers was immediately put to work, starting at first base and batting sixth against left-hander Patrick Corbin in the Pirates' series opener against the D-backs at Chase Field.
Pittsburgh will face three lefties over the next four days: Corbin and Robbie Ray in Arizona, then Jorge De La Rosa on Monday in Colorado. Rogers got off to a hot start at the plate in Indianapolis, batting .