James McDonald SP FA Mon 8/13/12 4:13 PM
James McDonald
SP FA
The Pirates have pushed back James McDonald's next start to Friday against the Cardinals.
McDonald was originally scheduled to pitch Thursday against the Dodgers, but A.J. Burnett will move up a day in the rotation to take his place. The Pirates are clearly hoping some extra rest will do the struggling McDonald some good. The 27-year-old right-hander has an 8.71 ERA since the All-Star break.