Max Kranick is headed back to the minor leagues despite a perfect Major League Baseball debut performance.
TribLIVE.com reports Kranick, 23, was optioned back to Triple-A Indianapolis even after retiring all 15 batters faced during a hitless five-inning performance on Sunday (June 27).
The Pirates instead opted to recall right-hander
Cody Ponce to fill their six-man rotation in preparation of a schedule of 20 upcoming games in 20 days.
Ponce also made one start this season, allowing nine hits (two home runs) and four runs during a five-inning 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs.
Manager
Derek Shelton said he and general manager
Ben Cherington were working through Kranick s immediate future after his performance on Sunday prior to making the decision to option him back to Triple-A.
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