Pirates optioned RHP Evan Meek to Triple-A Indianapolis. He's clearing the way for Starling Marte's addition to the roster. Meek has posted 6.75 ERA and 1.67 WHIP over 12 appearances for the Pirates this season.

Pirates recalled RHP Evan Meek from Triple-A Indianapolis. Meek made a brief appearance with the Pirates earlier this season and will provide bullpen depth while Juan Cruz (shoulder) is sidelined. Look for him to be used in low-leverage situations.

Pirates optioned RHP Evan Meek to Triple-A Indianapolis. Meek was just recalled Wednesday but allowed three runs in just one inning of work in his lone appearance. He should be back up eventually.

Pirates recall RHP Evan Meek from Triple-A Indianapolis. The Pirates have swapped one disappointment for another, basically. Meek was demoted late last month after posting a 5.59 ERA and 6/1 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings, but he at least showed some signs of life in the minors by tossing six scoreless innings. Look for him to be eased back into action in low-leverage situations before being trusted in the late innings again.

Evan Meek was tagged for four runs -- three earned -- in two-thirds of an inning by the Blue Jays on Sunday. The Pirates are hoping Meek bounces back from last year's shoulder problems to take over as their eighth-inning guy in front of Joel Hanrahan, but this isn't the most promising of starts. He allowed three hits, walked two and struck out none.

The Pirates and RHP Evan Meek avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $875,000 contract. Meek was arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter. The 28-year-old right-hander was limited to just 24 relief appearances last season due to a shoulder injury, posting a 3.48 ERA and 17/12 K/BB ratio across 20 2/3 innings. He'll function as a set-up man for closer Joel Hanrahan in 2012.

Pirates activated RHP Evan Meek from the 60-day disabled list. Meek hasn't appeared in a major league since early June due to a shoulder injury. The hard-throwing setup man should be able to finish strong down the stretch.

Evan Meek (shoulder) is scheduled to make another rehab appearance Wednesday at Triple-A Indianapolis. Meek has not been scored upon since beginning his rehab assignment and should be back in the Pirates' bullpen by the end of this week. The hard-throwing setup man had a rough 4.40 ERA and 1.88 WHIP in 14 1/3 big league innings earlier this year. He'll try to finish strong.

Evan Meek's (shoulder) rehab assignment has been moved up to Triple-A Indianapolis. Meek made two scoreless appearances for Single-A Bradenton, showing he was ready to get bumped up. He should be able to rejoin the Pirates bullpen sometime in early September.

Evan Meek (shoulder) threw a scoreless minor league rehab inning Sunday with Single-A Bradenton. Meek gave up one hit but also recorded a strikeout. The hard-throwing setup man has been sidelined since June 7 with a shoulder injury and is currently on the 60-day disabled list. He's aiming to return to the major league bullpen in early September.