Pirates option struggling Quinn Priester to Indy; recall Yohan Ramirez
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After his struggles continued in another tough start on Monday night against the New York Mets at Citi Field, the Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned rookie right-hander Quinn Priester to Triple-A Indianapolis.
To take his place on the active roster, the Pirates have recalled reliever Yohan Ramirez to reinforce their bullpen.
In six starts since getting called up from Indianapolis, Priester has gone 2-2 with a 9.10 ERA. In 28.2 innings, he’s allowed 37 hits (seven home runs), walked 18 and struck out 23. Opponents have posted a .311 batting average against along with a .997 OPS.
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