Needing fresh relievers, the Pirates this morning recalled lefty Cory Luebke from Class AAA Indianapolis and purchased the contract of righty Curtis Partch from Indy.
Right-handers Rob Scahill and Wilfredo Boscan, who pitched 52/3 combined innings Friday night after Francisco Liriano exited early, were optioned to Indianapolis. Ryan Vogelsong, who went on the disabled list May 24 after suffering facial fractures when he was hit by a pitch, was transferred to the 60-day DL to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Partch.
Partch has not pitched in the majors since 2014.