Minor league OF Josh Bell had surgery today on the meniscus in his left knee. He is expected to return to action later this year after rehab — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 27, 2012 Earlier this week, we learned that Josh Bell had tweaked his knee in a game for the West Viginia Power. Bell
Josh Bell pulled from West Virginia game with injury
Josh Bell update: after a 1B to center, he pulled up with an injury rounding first. No word yet on the injury or how serious. — Tim Williams (@timwilliamsP2) April 25, 2012 Hopefully this is nothing serious, but according to Tim Williams, “Josh Bell left the game in the third inning after pulling up with
Kevin Correia to start Monday
It appears RHP Kevin Correia will start Monday for #Pirates v. #Rockies, weather permitting. — Rob Biertempfel (@BiertempfelTrib) April 22, 2012 Kevin Correia was scratched from his start last night due to soreness in his side. He seems to be ok and will start Monday. Brad Lincoln, who would have started the game had
A.J. Burnett activated, will make Pirates debut tonight
The #Pirates have reinstated RHP A.J. Burnett from the 15-day DL & he will start the game tonight in Pittsburgh vs St. Louis. — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 21, 2012 Well this is a surprise. Apparently tonight’s scheduled starter, Kevin Correia, is experiencing discomfort in his side and has been scratched. A.J. Burnett, who was
Jeff Karstens to DL; Brad Lincoln recalled
#Pirates place RHP Jeff Karstens on 15-day DL and recall RHP Brad Lincoln from Class AAA Indianapolis. — Michael Sanserino (@msanserino) April 18, 2012 As you know, Jeff Karstens was pulled after just one inning in yesterday’s game at Arizona due to “shoulder inflammation.” He will be evaluated by team doctors tomorrow to determine
Joel Hanrahan likely out until Friday
#Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan (tight hammy) likely not back in action until Friday. — Rob Biertempfel (@BiertempfelTrib) April 18, 2012 I guess it could be worse. The Pirates’ bullpen will already be depleted due to having to pitch eight innings on Tuesday night and will now be without their best pitcher in the series