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- Updated: April 19, 2016
SAN DIEGO — For almost a week, the Pirates’ bench has been a man short. But with a group of versatile defenders, the Bucs feel they’re well equipped to carry a pitching-heavy roster for the time being.
Last Wednesday, first baseman Michael Morse was designated for assignment and scheduled starter Francisco Liriano was scratched and replaced by Ryan Vogelsong, leaving the Bucs a man down in the bullpen. So up came right-hander A.J. Schugel from Triple-A Indianapolis.
On Thursday, left-hander Cory Luebke was placed on the disabled list, and the Pirates replaced him with righty Rob Scahill, another reliever. Pittsburgh had an off-day Monday, time to reset its pitching staff, but the club made no changes heading into Tuesday’s series opener against the Padres at Petco Park.
“Why pare down again? Why not just carry the guy and see where this takes us?” manager Clint Hurdle said. “If [Liriano’s] …
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