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Pirates Roster Moves: Simon Recalled, Yorke Optioned
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Pirates Minor League Report: Top Hitter, Pitcher for Indianapolis, Greensboro
PITTSBURGH — The Pirates have recalled outfielder Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Angels. Infielder/outfielder Nick Yorke was optioned to Indianapolis in a corresponding move.
Simon appeared in nine games for the Pirates last month and batted .290/.333/.323 with one double, two RBI and one stolen base. The 26-year-old has slashed .334/.426/.472 with 33 doubles, two triples, seven home runs, 72 RBI and 35 steals in 115 games with Indianapolis this season.
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Simon led the league in batting average and hits (141) and ranked second in doubles and on-base percentage at the time of his promotion.
Yorke has appeared in 40 games for the Pirates on the season and has a .212/.284/.279 batting line with four doubles, one home run and 12 RBI. He went 0 for 1 with a walk in Saturday's loss to the Angels.
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