The Pirates optioned right-hander Dovydas Neverauskas to Class AAA Indianapolis to make room for left-hander Enny Romero, whom the Pirates claimed off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
Neverauskas had struggled in the early part of the season, posting a 10.80 ERA in 6u2154 innings of work over seven games. He had a WHIP above 2.00, and opponents were hitting .367 against him.
Romero was in the Pirates’ clubhouse on Monday afternoon. He will wear jersey No. 72.
This story will be updated.
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