The Pittsburgh Pirates activated catcher Francisco Cervelli from the disabled list on Friday afternoon. To make room on the active roster, Elias Diaz was optioned to Indianapolis. Cervelli was placed on the disabled list last Thursday due to left wrist inflammation. The move was made retroactive to last Monday, so he was actually eligible to come off the DL yesterday.
The timing of him coming back means the Diaz won’t be recalled on September 1st, unless someone else is placed on the DL in the meantime. That would make Jacob Stallings a likely September 1st call-up, since a third string catcher is always among the first group of players recalled when rosters expand. Diaz played six games since being recalled, going 4-for-21 at the plate.
UPDATE 8:55 PM: Cervelli’s return didn’t even last half of a game. He left early with left quad discomfort according to the Pirates. His status is listed as day-to-day. I mentioned Diaz being able to come back earlier if someone went on the DL and it might just be Cervelli again. We will find out more tomorrow I’m sure.