PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates have recalled Antwone Kelly and Thomas Harrington, their Nos. 7 and 12 prospects per MLB Pipeline, from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. In corresponding moves, right-hand pitchers Cam Sanders and Hunter Stratton were optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
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Kelly made his MLB debut on June 12, throwing 2 1/3 innings and allowing two runs. He was then optioned back to Indianapolis the following day as a corresponding move for Isaac Mattson.
Harrington will make his 2026 MLB debut after pitching in three games for the Pirates a year ago. This year in Indianapolis, the 24-year-old has a 6.52 ERA in 58 innings.
Since going back to Triple-A, Kelly has thrown in bulk, pitching six scoreless innings on July 3. He has a 6.14 ERA in 14 2/3 innings since being sent down.
The 5-foot-10 Kelly has a fastball that sits around 97 mph. He has hit 100-plus mph 17 times in 2026 thus far. Kelly represented Team Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, allowing two runs in three innings.
Both Kelly and Harrington will be tasked with helping fix the Pirates' faulty bullpen, which has a 4.53 ERA that is fourth worst in the National League.