Jeff Locke has been shut down for the season. Locke had already been bumped from the rotation, and it's no surprise they've decided to shut him down altogether since he didn't really have a spot in the bullpen. It's been a precipitous fall for the 2013 All-Star, as Locke held a 6.12 ERA in 12 starts since the All-Star break. Still, he should arrive at spring training next year with a leg up for a rotation spot.

Jeff Locke will not start this week against the Reds. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle made that news official in a chat Tuesday with the media. Locke has posted a 6.12 ERA in 12 starts since the All-Star break and the Bucs are trying to win the National League Central.

Jeff Locke likely won't start again this season. Locke was pulled after allowing five runs in one inning Sunday against the Reds and the Pirates will likely skip his turn in the rotation this weekend. A.J. Burnett is currently lined up to start Friday in Cincinnati while the Pirates could go with Charlie Morton on regular rest Saturday and Francisco Liriano on three-days rest on Sunday if the game still has playoff ramifications. Locke has faded badly since the All-Star break, posting a 6.12 ERA over 12 starts.

Jeff Locke was pulled after allowing five runs in one inning Sunday in a loss to the Reds. It was probably Locke's final start of the year, and one wonders if he'll even be included on the Pirates' postseason roster as a reliever, should the team advance. Locke, who was named to the NL All-Star team, has pitched six innings just once in 10 starts. He's 2-5 with a 6.12 ERA since the break.

Jeff Locke was touched up for four runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings in Tuesday's loss to the Padres. A Jedd Gyorko three-run homer in the third got things going, and Locke surrendered a single tally in the fourth. He struck out five but once again struggled with his control. Locke pitched well his previous time out and was decent the time before that, but he regressed again in this one and can't be trusted this weekend against the Reds.

Jeff Locke held the Cubs to one run and three hits in seven innings to win Thursday for the first time since July 21. Locke had been 0-3 with a 6.57 ERA in his previous eight starts. With a solid finish, he could still be part of the Pirates' postseason rotation, what with Gerrit Cole likely moving to the pen.

Jeff Locke allowed three runs -- two earned -- over five innings in a loss against the Cardinals on Saturday. Despite the result, it was actually a promising start for the lefty. Locke walked four but gave up just three hits, striking out four. It's been a tough second half for the All-Star, but he'll look to finish strong. He'll have a shot at his first win since July 21 when he takes on the Cubs on Thursday.

Jeff Locke is expected to rejoin the Pirates' starting rotation Saturday against the Cardinals. Locke had a 7.94 ERA in five August starts and faces a tough matchup in his return on Saturday in St. Louis. The left-hander is no longer a good fantasy option.

Pirates recalled LHP Jeff Locke from Triple-A Indianapolis. Locke was sent down for a week to get some extra rest. He's expected to rejoin the Pittsburgh starting rotation soon, but the exact date has not been determined. The lefty is no longer trustworthy in fantasy leagues.

Jeff Locke will not start for the Pirates on Tuesday in Milwaukee. Locke is expected to rejoin the rotation, but it apparently won't happen on Tuesday as originally anticipated. The club is getting him some extra rest due to his recent struggles. Gerrit Cole will get the ball on Tuesday.