Pirates call up Hanson, K. Marte for depth

Taillon, Brault optioned for roster space, can return Friday

August 30th, 2016

CHICAGO -- About 30 minutes before first pitch at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night, the Pirates made a series of roster moves to deepen their bench and bullpen.
The Pirates recalled infielder and selected the contract of left-hander Kelvin Marte from Triple-A Indianapolis. To make room on the active roster, Pittsburgh optioned starters and to Rookie-level Bristol, a paper move so they can return Friday.
In order to add Marte on their 40-man roster, the Pirates designated left-hander for assignment.
This is Hanson's second callup this season, as he joined the team for three games in May while was on the paternity list. In 110 Triple-A games this season, Hanson hit .266/.318/.389 with 36 steals while playing second base, third base and left field.
Marte, 28, has never pitched in the Majors. The lefty put together a 3.29 ERA in 30 relief appearances for Indianapolis. He was recently moved to the Triple-A rotation, and he's gone 2-1 with a 1.69 ERA in 16 innings over three starts.
Taillon and Brault, like utility man , can return to the Pirates on Friday after Bristol's season ends. Neither will miss a turn in the rotation.
Lobstein, 27, posted a 3.96 ERA in 14 relief appearances for the Pirates this season. He was 1-3 with a 4.11 ERA in 19 games for Indianapolis.
Nova deal complete
Shortly before the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline, the Pirates acquired from the Yankees in exchange for two players to be named. They completed the deal Tuesday by sending , who was Pittsburgh's No. 17 prospect according to MLBPipeline.com, and Tito Polo, the club's No. 27 prospect, to New York.
Both were playing for Class A Advanced Bradenton. Tarpley was 6-4 with a 4.32 ERA in 100 innings over 20 starts. Polo is enjoying a breakout season, batting .289/.360/.451 with 16 homers and 37 steals between Class A West Virginia and Bradenton.
Two top 30 prospects might be a hefty price for two months of a starting pitcher, but Nova has been worth it so far. The right-hander is 4-0 with a 2.87 ERA, a complete game, 22 strikeouts and one walk in five starts for Pittsburgh. He will become a free agent after the season.
Trainer's room
• Nova (left hamstring discomfort) is on track to make his next scheduled turn in the rotation, head athletic trainer Todd Tomczyk said Tuesday.
• (left shoulder subluxation) is working out in Indianapolis and nearing a return to game action.
• Catcher (left knee) will play one more rehab game for Double-A Altoona then likely rejoin the Pirates after rosters expand Thursday.
Minor matters
• Right-hander Mitch Keller, the Pirates' No. 5 prospect, was promoted to Bradenton and named the South Atlantic League's Most Outstanding Pitcher on Tuesday. Keller went 8-5 with a 2.46 ERA in 23 starts for West Virginia this season.
• Pirates first baseman was selected to the Triple-A International League Postseason All-Star Team.