Pirates sent RHP Daniel McCutchen outright to Triple-A Indianapolis. McCutchen appeared in just one game with the Pirates this season, but posted a solid 2.89 ERA and 2.98 ERA and 55/14 K/BB ratio in 63 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level. The 30-year-old right-hander will hit free agency Friday and should be able to find a spring training invite somewhere.

Pirates recalled RHP Daniel McCutchen from Triple-A Indianapolis. The "other" McCutchen spent most of 2011 in the Pirates' bullpen but made it up for just one game this season. He put up a 2.89 ERA over 37 games at Triple-A.

Pirates optioned RHP Daniel McCutchen to Triple-A Indianapolis. McCutchen's latest stay with the big club lasted three days. Making his first appearance of the season on Tuesday, he allowed two runs on a walk and home run, failing to record an out. He'll be back when rosters are expanded.

Pirates recalled RHP Daniel McCutchen from Triple-A Indianapolis. The move was made before Tuesday's game, where McCutchen gave up the game-winning home run to Chase Headley in the 10th inning. It was his first appearance in the big leagues this season.

Daniel McCutchen was called up from the minors on Tuesday August 21.

Pirates activated RHP Daniel McCutchen from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. McCutchen tossed five scoreless innings between High-A Bradenton and Triple-A Indianapolis while rehabbing a left oblique strain. He should make his way into the Pirates' bullpen at some point this summer.

Daniel McCutchen (oblique) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with High-A Bradenton. McCutchen was placed on the disabled list one month ago with a left oblique strain. He could be optioned back to Triple-A Indianapolis once he's back to full health.

Pirates placed RHP Daniel McCutchen on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. He suffered the injury while taking batting practice Saturday. McCutchen didn't appear in any games for the Bucs during his short stay and now will likely be sidelined into June.

Pirates recalled RHP Daniel McCutchen from Triple-A Indianapolis. He takes Joel Hanrahan's spot on the roster and will likely be shipped back to Indiana on Monday, assuming Hanrahan is activated from the bereavement list that day. McCutchen pitched well in the first half last season out of the 'pen for the Pirates, but he struggled down the stretch and had a horrible spring, posting a 9.82 ERA while giving up 20 hits over 11 innings. He'll pitch out of middle relief while he's with the big club.

Pirates optioned RHPs Daniel McCutchen and Brad Lincoln to Triple-A Indianapolis. McCutchen pitched well in the first half last season out of the pen for the Pirates, but he struggled down the stretch and had a horrible spring, posting a 9.82 ERA while giving up 20 hits over 11 innings. Lincoln will be part of Indy's rotation.