The Pirates are recalling Wilber Dotel from Class AAA Indianapolis and optioning Isaac Mattson ahead of tonight’s game against the Cardinals, per source.
Dotel spent 15-plus days down in the minors after being optioned on April 28, so he is now eligible for this recall. He gave up one runs in 6 2/3 innings over three appearances in his last major-league stint.
The decision regarding Mattson seems to stem around the fact that he has minor-league options remaining and has struggled a bit over his last seven appearances, allowing seven runs over five innings. In total, Mattson has a 4.12 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 21 appearances with the Pirates this season.
Perhaps this serves as an opportunity for Mattson to reset while Dotel provides a reeling bullpen with a talented young arm who showed promise in his first opportunity with the big-league club.
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Dotel to be recalled, Mattson optioned
The Pirates are recalling Wilber Dotel from Class AAA Indianapolis and optioning Isaac Mattson ahead of tonight’s game against the Cardinals, per source.
Dotel spent 15-plus days down in the minors after being optioned on April 28, so he is now eligible for this recall. He gave up one runs in 6 2/3 innings over three appearances in his last major-league stint.
The decision regarding Mattson seems to stem around the fact that he has minor-league options remaining and has struggled a bit over his last seven appearances, allowing seven runs over five innings. In total, Mattson has a 4.12 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 21 appearances with the Pirates this season.
Perhaps this serves as an opportunity for Mattson to reset while Dotel provides a reeling bullpen with a talented young arm who showed promise in his first opportunity with the big-league club.
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