The Pirates have recalled right-handed pitcher Antwone Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned left-hander Hunter Barco ahead of Friday's game against the Reds in Cincinnati .
This will be Kelly's third stint with the Pirates this season. In two appearances out of the bullpen with Pittsburgh , the 22-year-old has allowed five runs on six hits with two walks and a strikeout in 4.1 innings.
Kelly has made 19 appearances/13 starts with Indianapolis this season and is 5-5 with a 4.29 ERA. In 77.2 innings, he's allowed 37 earned runs on 73 hits with 36 walks and 56 strikeouts in 77.2 innings.
Barco pitched three innings against the Reds on Thursday night and allowed a pair of runs on five hits with three walks and a pair of strikeouts. In six appearances for the Pirates this season, the 25-year-old is 0-1 with a 7.36 ERA.
Barco has made 13 appearances/six starts for Indianapolis this season and is 3-6 with a 4.87 ERA. He's allowed 25 earned runs on 48 hits with 24 walks and 50 strikeouts in 46 innings.
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