After years of setbacks worked against right-hander Nick Kingham, circumstances that finally are in his favor have led to him getting a start in his major league debut Sunday for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park.
Kingham, 26, will be called up from Triple-A Indianapolis and make a spot start for Pittsburgh. The rotation became taxed when the Pirates played three games in less than 24 hours Wednesday and Thursday, thanks to a rainout, doubleheader and afternoon game.
Manager Clint Hurdle ruled out using a bullpen arm, otherwise Tyler Glasnow might have been called upon.