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- Updated: August 31, 2016
CHICAGO — About 30 minutes before first pitch at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night, the Pirates made a series of roster moves to deepen their bench and bullpen.
The Pirates recalled infielder Alen Hanson and selected the contract of left-hander Kelvin Marte from Triple-A Indianapolis. To make room on the active roster, Pittsburgh optioned starters Jameson Taillon and Steven Brault to Rookie-level Bristol, a paper move so they can return Friday.
In order to add Marte on their 40-man roster, the Pirates designated left-hander Kyle Lobstein for assignment.
This is Hanson’s second callup this season, as he joined the team for three games in May while Starling Marte was on the paternity list. In 110 Triple-A games this season, Hanson hit .266/.318/.389 with 36 steals while playing second base, third base and left field.
Marte, 28, has never pitched in the Majors. The lefty put together a 3.29 ERA in 30 relief appearances for Indianapolis. He was recently moved to the Triple-A rotation, and he’s gone 2-1 with a 1.69 ERA in 16 innings over three starts.
Taillon and Brault, like utility man Adam Frazier, can …
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