The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled right-handed pitcher Nick Kingham prior to Saturday night's game against the Brewers. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes has been optioned to Indianapolis.
The Pirates needed 11 innings from their bullpen last night, so despite having off on Thursday and this upcoming Monday, they felt that they needed someone who could give them innings today. Kingham was scheduled to start for Indianapolis, so he could go 100 pitches if necessary. He has been scuffling recently, giving up 11 runs on 17 hits in his last eight innings (two starts).