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By Jim Rosati
July 8, 2009
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that OF Steve Pearce and RHP Steven Jackson were optioned back to AAA-Indianapolis after today's game against the Astros. LHP Donnie Veal will rejoin the club as his 30-day rehab stint has come to an end.
Pearce, 26, was rarely used after being called up on June 21st. He went 1 for 12 with a double, 2 walks, and a 6 strikeouts.
Jackson, 27, got off to a rough start after being called up on June 2nd but has since settled down and has not given up an ER in his last 8 innings. In 17 games, Jackson was 2-1 with a 3.44 ERA.
Veal, 24, was chosen in the Rule V Draft from the Chicago Cubs. Per draft rules, Veal can only be on a rehab assignment for 30 days, so the Pirates are forced to activate Veal from the disabled list. Veal pitched 14 innings over 9 games while on his rehab stint. He was 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA. In 6.1 IP in the majors this season, Veal is 0-0 with a 4.26 ERA.
The Pirates currently have an open spot on the 25-man roster since Pearce is no longer on it. A strong possibility to replace him is C Ryan Doumit, who is currently rehabbing in AAA-Indianapolis.
Jim Rosati is a staff writer for Baseball-Now and the author of North Side Notch. Follow him on Twitter @northsidenotch. Jim can be reached by email at rosati.jim@gmail.com.
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