The Pirates optioned Shugart to Triple-A Indianapolis after Wednesday's win against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has been a quality bullpen piece for Pittsburgh this year with a 3.50 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 29:17 K:BB across 43.2 innings, but he'll lose his place on the big-league roster with top prospect Bubba Chandler set to be promoted. Given Shugart's performance, he should receive another look with Pittsburgh before the end of the season.

The Pirates activated Shugart (knee) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Left knee inflammation had sidelined Shugart since early July, but he's been cleared to return after making three rehab appearances. The righty reliever holds a 3.69 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 39 innings this season, but a 22:15 K:BB is less than ideal.

The Pirates will activate Shugart (knee) from the 15-day injured list before Monday's game in Milwaukee, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shugart has been shelved since early July with left knee inflammation but is ready to go after making three rehab appearances. He will likely fill a middle-relief role.

Shugart (knee) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Sunday, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shugart has been sidelined since early July and resumed throwing a couple of weeks ago. He should be able to return relatively quickly and could immediately serve in a high-leverage role.

Shugart (knee) resumed throwing off a mound last Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shugart had been scheduled to throw a proper bullpen session later in the week, but the Pirates haven't confirmed whether or not that happened. In any event, Shugart seems to be taking steps forward in his recovery from left knee inflammation, but he'll still likely need to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated from the 15-day injured list.

The Pirates placed Shugart on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left knee inflammation.

EDGE Analysis

Shugart pitched Monday for the first time in a week, allowing four earned runs over just 2.2 innings, and he appears to have come away from his latest outing with a knee issue. He'll remain out until at least July 23, and the Pirates will choose to operate with one less man in their bullpen by bringing up Jack Suwinski from Triple-A to provide extra outfield depth.

The Pirates recalled Shugart from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shugart has tossed 3.2 scoreless frames during his time in the big leagues this season. The right-hander will operate in middle relief out of the Pirates' bullpen.

The Pirates optioned Shugart to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The move corresponds with the Pirates recalling catcher Henry Davis from Indianapolis. Shugart made three appearances out of the Pirates' bullpen after being called up to the big club April 6, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out two in 3.2 scoreless innings. The 28-year-old right-hander could be recalled by Pittsburgh again if the parent club is in need of depth out of the bullpen.

The Pirates recalled Shugart from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He'll join the big-league bullpen as a replacement for Colin Holderman (knee), who was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday. Shugart, who made his big-league debut with Boston in 2024, is likely to work in lower-leverage spots.

The Pirates optioned Shugart to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Shugart made five appearances during spring training. He was off to a good start with three consecutive scoreless innings before imploding for five runs in just one-third of an inning against the Pirates back on March 2. The 28-year-old was able to earn a promotion to the big leagues at the end of the 2024 season for Boston, notching a 4.15 ERA over 8.2 innings. The right-hander will have to claw his way back from Triple-A in 2025.