The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the recall of right‑handed pitcher Wilber Dotel from Triple‑A Indianapolis just before a bullpen session that will pit the club against the San Francisco Giants. The move comes as the team looks to tighten its relief corps ahead of a pivotal series.
Bullpen reshuffle ahead of Giants clash
Dotel, 23, is entering his fifth stint with the Pirates this season and has built a mixed résumé. In 15 appearances out of the big‑league bullpen he owns a 4.71 earned run average, while his work in Triple‑A this year shows a 4.50 ERA over 12 outings that include five starts. Across 28.2 innings at the major‑league level he has logged 31 strikeouts, allowed 15 earned runs on 27 hits and sits 1‑4 in the win column.
Left‑hander Evan Sisk, who had been a regular option for the Pirates, was optioned back to Indianapolis after a disappointing outing on Tuesday that saw him surrender three runs on a single inning of work. Despite a solid 3.16 ERA across 39 big‑league appearances this season, Sisk’s recent form has faltered, posting an 8.53 ERA over his last seven appearances, prompting the club to seek fresh arms.
The reshuffling reflects a broader effort by Pittsburgh to stabilize a bullpen that has been inconsistent throughout the year. With Dotel’s experience and strikeout ability potentially adding depth, the Pirates hope the upcoming game against the Giants will provide a springboard for greater consistency as the season progresses.