Roster move

August 2nd, 2021

The Pittsburgh Pirates today placed right-handed pitcher Chad Kuhl on the injured list (COVID-19).

Right-handed pitcher Shea Spitzbarth has been selected from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Kuhl’s place on the 26-man active roster.

Spitzbarth, who has no previous big league experience, will wear uniform #66.

Spitzbarth went 3-2 with a 1.41 ERA (32.0ip/5er), 25 strikeouts and .179 batting average against in 27 relief appearances with Indianapolis this season.