Pirates place RHP Vince Velasquez on 15-day IL, activate reliever Chase De Jong
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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Vince Velasquez delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort, one day after he was removed following the third inning of Thursday’s 3-2 loss at Tampa Bay.
The Pirates also ended the rehabilitation assignment for right-handed reliever Chase De Jong, who was activated to the 26-man major league roster.
Infielder Drew Maggi cleared waivers and was outrighted to Double-A Altoona.