Felix Pie

I really don't understand why but for some reason Felix Pie has joined the team and is starting in LF and batting lead off. The 25 man move appears to be Reid back to AAA but there has been no word on the 40 man move though McPherson to the 60 day DL is still a possibility. Marte appears fine and is reportedly available off the bench tonight. Since a player wasn't placed on the DL Lambo nor Presley were eligible to return yet but you would have thought getting by with Canzler, Sands or d'Arnaud as the 5th bench option for a few days would be a more viable option than having to add someone not on the 40 man roster.
From Pirates Prospects
Quote:

---

The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up Felix Pie and have added him to tonight’s lineup, batting leadoff and playing left-field. Ryan Reid is expected to be optioned to make room for Pie on the 25-man roster. No word on the 40-man roster move, which needs to be made since Pie isn’t currently on the 40-man. More to come as information becomes available.

---