Crick (triceps) believes that it will "absolutely" be a short stint on the 10-day injured list, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old right-hander experienced some tightness following Wednesday's appearance and felt the same issue again Friday, but he isn't overly concerned about missing significant time. At this point, it appears that he could return from the shelf after missing the minimum 10 days.

Crick was placed on the 10-day injured list with right triceps tightness Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Crick has made a pair of scoreless appearances so far this season, striking out out three batters without allowing a baserunner. It's unclear how long he's expected to be out. Outfielder Jason Martin was recalled to take his place on the roster.

Crick hurled a scoreless sixth inning Monday against the Cardinals, striking out two while not allowing a hit or walk.

EDGE Analysis

The outing was important because the righty struggled in Grapefruit League play. Crick allowed six earned runs in 6.1 spring innings (over seven outings) and compiled a 1.84 WHIP. He collected 16 holds last year and could boost that number in 2019 with continued success.

Crick, who was removed after retiring only two batters Monday, gave up one earned run on two hits and a walk.

EDGE Analysis

The righty has allowed runs in five of six spring outings, compiling a 12.46 ERA in 4.1 innings. Crick struggled in Grapefruit League action last year, registering a 5.73 ERA and while he failed to make the Opening Day roster in 2018, it's still likely he heads north with Pittsburgh to start the 2019 campaign. Crick, who finished with a 2.39 ERA and 17 holds last year, is expected to slot ahead of primary setup man Keone Kela and closer Felipe Vazquez.

Crick is expected to continue in his role as a setup man entering the 2019 campaign, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old saw his most extensive major league action last season, compiling a 2.39 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 65:23 K:BB in 60.1 innings. Slotted behind closer Felipe Vazquez and Keona Kela, Crick figures to help fantasy owners with holds -- he accumulated 17 holds in 2018. The hard-throwing righty has struggled with his control throughout the minors (6.0 BB/9), but nearly cut that total in half (3.4 BB/9) with Pittsburgh.

Cricked pitched a scoreless eighth inning Saturday, earning his 17th hold of the season.

EDGE Analysis

With Edgar Santana (forearm) unlikely to pitch in the next couple days, Pittsburgh will likely lean on Crick as its primary set-up man for Felipe Vazquez. He could also earn a potential save opportunity, given Vazquez's recent heavy workload. Crick has proven to be a pleasant surprise in 2018, compiling a 2.47 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 58.1 innings. The hard thrower has also improved his year-over-year walk rate (4.7 BB/9 in 2017 to 3.5 BB/9 to 2018).

Crick (back) struck out a batter as part of a scoreless inning Sunday in the Pirates' 7-4 loss to the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Crick wasn't available for a few days after being struck in the back by a line drive, but he rejoined the bullpen for the series finale in effective fashion. The 25-year-old should be a key part of the bridge to closer Felipe Vazquez throughout the final few weeks of the season after turning in a 2.36 ERA and 1.23 WHIP while notching 13 holds over his first 53 appearances.

Crick threw a scoreless eighth inning in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

He's picked up two holds and one win in July. Crick hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 12 appearances covering 12 innings and has moved into the team's eighth-inning setup role. For the season, the righty sports a 2.12 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 35 strikeouts in 34 innings.

Crick pitched a scoreless eighth inning in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

The righty, who registered his first hold of the season Wednesday, has a chance to establish himself as a high-leverage pitcher with Michael Feliz struggling. Crick has compiled a 2.04 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB in 17.2 innings. He's allowed just one homer while adding a quick pitch to his repertoire.

Crick was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Crick failed to make the Pirates' Opening Day roster after joining the team in the Andrew McCutchen trade in January. He recorded a 3.06 ERA in 32.1 innings for San Francisco in his big-league debut last year, though that came with a 5.30 xFIP, indicating that he got rather lucky.