Pirates promote RHP Daulton Jefferies from Triple-A

Field Level Media|published: Mon 17th June, 16:32 2024

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Mar 31, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Daulton Jefferies (56) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled right-hander Daulton Jefferies from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Pittsburgh optioned left-hander Justin Bruihl to Indianapolis to open up a roster spot.

Jefferies, 28, was obtained from the San Francisco Giants on May 10. He was recalled for a May 29 doubleheader at the Detroit Tigers but didn't make an appearance.

Jefferies was 0-2 with a 17.36 ERA in two appearances (one start) with the Giants before the trade. Overall, he is 2-10 with a 6.64 ERA in 16 major league appearances (11 starts) with the Oakland Athletics (2020-22) and Giants.

Bruihl, who turns 27 on June 26, had no record and a 6.75 ERA in six relief appearances for Pittsburgh this season.

Overall, Bruihl is 2-2 with a 4.40 ERA in 78 appearances (two starts) with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2021-23), Colorado Rockies (2023) and Pirates.

--Field Level Media