Tag Archives: Jeff Karstens
Pirates go with Burres over Karstens for the rotation
With Ross Ohlendorf set to return from the disabled list tomorrow, the Pittsburgh Pirates had to make a choice between Brian Burres and Jeff Karstens for the final spot in… Read more
Karstens moving to bullpen
Jen Langosch reports that Brian Burres will remain in the rotation and Jeff Karstens will move to the bullpen when Ross Ohlendorf returns from the disabled list on Monday.
Ross Ohlendorf to return Monday
According to Dejan Kovacevic, John Russell announced that Ross Ohlendorf will return to the Pirates on Monday. Ohlendorf pitched four shutout innings in Altoona last night, and Monday would be… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Baseball Needs Instant Replay
I don’t want to put a damper on today’s game, because honestly, anytime the Pirates can take a series from the Brewers, I’m all for it. As it happened today,… Read more
Notes: Brandon Jones, Brian Burres, Jeff Karstens
A few notes from today after a great win against the Brewers… -Brandon Jones has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Indianapolis, according to Dejan Kovacevic. So not much… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Breath of Fresh Air
I was getting ready to sit down and watch the game tonight when I got called in to do some work for the Census Bureau. Luckily I’m just doing courier… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Could Pearce or Walker be on the way?
It seems like every night I’ve got some post talking about upcoming roster moves, the roster moves that were made that day, and any other contingency that could affect the… Read more
Raynor designated for assignment to make room for Karstens
Jeff Karstens, expected to start on Tuesday night, has been added to the 40-man roster. To make room for him, John Raynor was designated for assignment.
Pirates place Jakubauskas on DL, make flurry of roster moves
The Pirates placed pitcher Chris Jakubauskas on the disabled list this morning, after he was hit in the head by a Lance Berkman comebacker last night. Jakubauskas was released from the hospital after being diagnosed with a head contusion and concussion. The Pirates also optioned Daniel McCutchen to Triple-A, and called up Brian Burres and Brian Bass. To make room on the 40-man roster for Bass, minor league outfielder Brandon Jones was designated for assignment. Jeff Karstens also may be brought up from Triple-A to start on Tuesday. Karstens is not currently on the 40-man roster.
Jakubauskas to start Saturday?
Chris Jakubauskas was pulled from his start tonight in Indianapolis and replaced with Jeff Karstens, which means he could very well be the starter on Saturday. No official announcement has… Read more
