The Pirates have recalled infielder Kevin Kramer from Triple-A Indianapolis and have placed infielder Kevin Newman on the 10-day injured list due to a laceration on his right middle finger (retro to April 9). Kramer will be wearing uniform #44 beginning tonight in Chicago.

The 25-year-old Kramer hit safely in all six games he played this season with Indy, going 6-for-26 with two walks and two RBI.

He made his Major League debut with the Pirates last year on 9/5 and went 5-for-37 (.135) in 21 games during the month of September. Kramer made four starts at second base and three at third base with Pittsburgh in September last year.