Kingham will make a spot start Sunday against the Braves, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kingham will take the place of Ivan Nova, who will miss his scheduled start due to a personal issue. It's unclear whether or not the issue will cause Nova to miss just one turn or if Kingham has a shot to remain in the rotation.

Kingham was called up by the Pirates on Saturday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic Pittsburgh reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kingham has started 12 times for the Pirates this season, struggling to a 5.02 ERA. It's unclear if he's up as a starter this time around, as the player he's replacing on the roster (Clay Holmes) was being used in relief.

Kingham was sent down to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The addition of Chris Archer made Kingham expendable, and Wednesday's showing against the Cubs didn't do much to help his cause. He only managed to record three outs, allowing four runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out one. That marked his second straight dud of an outing, and he will now join the rotation at Indianapolis moving forward. Look for him to return to the big-league club when rosters expand in September, though he could be back sooner if one of the Pirates' starters suffer an injury.

Kingham (5-4) picked up the win in Saturday's 6-2 victory over the Reds, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over 6.1 innings while striking out three.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has now delivered quality starts in three straight outings, posting a 2.89 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB in 18.2 innings while winning all three games. Kingham will look to keep his momentum going Thursday at home against the Mets.

Kingham (3-4) picked up the win against the Phillies on Sunday, giving up one earned run on four hits over six solid innings, striking out five and walking one in Pittsburgh's 4-1 victory.

EDGE Analysis

Kingham had loss three starts in a row coming into this contest, but he was able to dispatch of that streak with this solid outing that marked his first victory since May 4. His 4.26 ERA through 44.1 innings is underwhelming, and he got blown up for five earned runs over three innings in his last start before this one, so he's a risky fantasy stream. However, his 1.15 WHIP and 42:11 K:BB are actually both solid numbers. He's slated to take on the Brewers at home next Friday.

Kingham (2-4) was charged with seven runs (five earned) on eight hits -- including three home runs -- over three innings in a loss to the Dodgers on Monday. He struck out two and issued three walks.

EDGE Analysis

It was a disastrous return for Kingham, who saw his season ERA jump nearly 90 points. He also made two costly errors and gave away a base on a balk. The 26-year-old still has a 1.20 WHIP with the big club and there aren't many viable alternatives to replace Chad Kuhl (forearm) in the Pittsburgh rotation, but there's considerable risk here moving forward for what would likely be a margin gain even if everything breaks right. Kingham has failed to top five strikeouts in any of his last five starts.

Kingham was called up by the Pirates on Monday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Kingham was recalled in order to take the mound for Monday's game against San Diego. Across six starts with Pittsburgh this year, he's posted a 3.82 ERA and 0.99 WHIP.

Kingham will be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Monday's game against the Padres, Elizabeth Bloom of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a three-week stint in the minors, Kingham will rejoin the big club and assume the rotation spot of Chad Kuhl, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday with right forearm discomfort. Given the nature of the injury, Kuhl seems likely to miss more than the minimum amount of time, putting Kingham in line for a multi-start run in the Pittsburgh rotation. Over his six starts with the Pirates this season, Kingham has accrued a 3.82 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 35 strikeouts in 35.1 innings.

Kingham was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Elizabeth Bloom of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kingham will be shipped back to the minors to open up a rotation spot for Ivan Nova's (finger) activation from the disabled list Sunday. Kingham will head back to Triple-A with a 3.82 ERA and 0.99 WHIP over 35.1 big-league innings. He'll likely be the first name called if another injury takes place to one of the Pirates' regular starters.

Kingham is expected to make another start for the Pirates on Saturday against the Cubs, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kingham has already made two starts in place of the injured Ivan Nova (finger), most recently taking the loss Sunday against the Cardinals after yielding four runs (three earned) on four hits and a walk in five innings. With the Pirates determining that Nova will need to complete a simulated game or minor-league rehab start before returning from the 10-day disabled list, it's not expected that he'll be ready to go until at least next week, putting Kingham in line for another turn through the rotation. Over his five outings with the big club this season, Kingham is 2-2 with a 4.03 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 30:5 K:BB in 29 innings.