The Pirates optioned Fletcher to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fletcher was sent to the minors to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Anthony Banda (illness), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Since breaking camp as a member of the Pittsburgh bullpen, Fletcher appeared in eight games and gave up nine earned runs over 8.2 innings.