Soriano didn't factor in the decision Wednesday against the Pirates after he gave up four runs on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.
#1 CL
Carlos Estevez: Back on track with sixth save
May 8th
Estevez retired all three batters he faced with two strikeouts to earn the save Wednesday against the Pirates.
#1 2B
Brandon Drury: Exits game with tight hamstring
May 8th
Drury was removed from Wednesday's game against the Pirates after six innings due to left hamstring tightness. He went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run and one RBI prior to departing.
#2 CF
Kevin Pillar: Homers twice
May 8th
Pillar went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI during Tuesday's 9-0 win over the Pirates.
#1 P
Patrick Sandoval: Fans seven in win
May 8th
Sandoval (2-5) picked up the win Tuesday against Pittsburgh after throwing seven scoreless innings and striking out seven batters while giving up three hits and a walk.
The Angels placed Cisnero on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right shoulder inflammation.
#7 3B
Anthony Rendon: Dealing with partial hamstring tear
Apr 26th
Rendon said Friday that he was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a high-grade partial tear of his left hamstring, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Pirates News
#1 PROS
Paul Skenes: Making MLB debut Saturday
May 8th
The Pirates announced that Skenes will be promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Saturday against the Cubs at PNC Park.
#6 P
Quinn Priester: Saddled with third loss
May 8th
Priester (0-3) was hit with the loss Tuesday versus the Angels, allowing five runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out one batter in 4.2 innings.
#1 SS
Oneil Cruz: Ankle issues not long term
May 8th
Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Cruz's recurring left ankle issues are not believing to be a long-term concern, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
#1 2B
Nick Gonzales: Cutting down on strikeout rate
May 8th
Gonzales has a 17.4 percent strikeout rate across 132 plate appearances with Triple-A Indianapolis.
General manager Ben Cherington said Sunday he expects Gonzales (forearm) to pitch again this season, MLB.com reports.
#1 CL
David Bednar: Earns sixth save
May 5th
Bednar allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Sunday against the Rockies.
#5 P
Bailey Falter: Allows two homers in no-decision
May 5th
Falter did not factor into the decision, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings Sunday against the Rockies. He struck out three.
#1 DH
Andrew McCutchen: On bench Sunday
May 5th
McCutchen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Jones did not factor into the decision in Saturday's win against the Rockies. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out 10 over seven scoreless innings.
#4 P
Martin Perez: Fades late in loss
May 3rd
Perez (1-2) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on eight hits over 5.1 innings as the Pirates fell 3-2 to the Rockies. He struck out four without walking a batter.
Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Borucki (wrist) will be shut down for several weeks after being diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
#8 PROS
Keiner Delgado: Acquired by Pittsburgh
Apr 30th
The Pirates acquired Delgado from the Yankees on Tuesday to complete the JT Brubaker (elbow) trade.
#1 LF
Bryan Reynolds: Hits go-ahead homer in extras
Apr 28th
Reynolds went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's win over the Giants.
#6 BP
Kyle Nicolas: Recalled by Pittsburgh
Apr 26th
The Pirates recalled Nicolas from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
#2 SS
Alika Williams: Working as reserve infielder
Apr 26th
Williams went 1-for-4 with a stolen base Thursday against the Brewers.
#1 BP
Aroldis Chapman: Struggling to get outs
Apr 26th
Chapman (0-2) allowed two earned runs on two hits and no walks while striking out one to take the loss Thursday against the Brewers.