Tue 8/16/11 3:07 PM

Pirates activated OF Jose Tabata from the 15-day disabled list. Tabata missed over six weeks with a strained left quadriceps muscle that he suffered near the end of June. He'll return to a .265/.351/.354 batting line, 15 homers and 14 stolen bases. The talented 23-year-old should make regular starts in the Pittsburgh outfield down the stretch.