Pirates reinstate Hughes, option Scahill

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PITTSBURGH — The Pirates on Saturday reinstated reliever Jared Hughes from the 15-day disabled list and optioned fellow relief pitcher Rob Scahill to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Hughes joined the Pirates at PNC Park on Friday as the club returned from a 10-day, nine-game road trip through San Diego, Phoenix and Denver. But the right-hander had not officially returned from his Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis.

Sidelined since Spring Training by a strained left lat, Hughes said he felt strong after making four appearances for Indianapolis.

Hughes, who posted a 2.28 ERA over 76 appearances last season, gave up five runs on seven hits and three walks during his rehab assignment.

“I think he’s been shown where he needs to go,” Bucs manager Clint Hurdle said Friday. “He’s had success …

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