Rivero joins Pirates, Moroff recalled from Triple-A

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MILWAUKEE — The Pirates welcomed two new faces into their clubhouse on Sunday morning, as newly acquired reliever Felipe Rivero joined the team and infielder Max Moroff was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Acquired from the Nationals in Saturday’s Mark Melancon trade, Rivero flew into Milwaukee early Sunday and reported to the visitor’s clubhouse at Miller Park. He was available to pitch out of the Pirates bullpen for their series finale against the Brewers, and he is expected to work the seventh inning in front of Neftali Feliz and new closer Tony Watson.

Moroff, Pittsburgh’s No. 26 prospect according to MLBPipeline.com, joined the club in place of left-hander …

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