LOS ANGELES — The Pirates on Wednesday recalled left-hander Josh Smoker from Class AAA Indianapolis. Smoker took Joe Musgrove’s place on the active roster after Musgrove went on the 10-day disabled list with a finger infection.
Smoker, acquired from the New York Mets in late January, was on the Pirates’ opening day roster but struggled in five games with the club. He allowed nine hits and four earned runs over four innings, walking two and striking out none.
He was optioned April 13. Since then, he has posted a 2.59 ERA over 31 1/3 innings, striking out 35, with Indianapolis.