Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-05-07

--RHP Matt Capps will miss at least one more game than originally expected because of a sore pitching elbow. Capps was supposed to be available for action Friday night when the Pirates open a three-game series with the Mets in New York but instead will throw in the bullpen before the game. If his throwing session goes well, he will be able to pitch Saturday for the first time since giving up four runs in one inning while taking the loss Monday night against Milwaukee.

--C Ryan Doumit had the stitches removed from his right wrist, which will enable him to begin working out again, although he won't be able to swing a bat or throw for at least two more weeks. Doumit broke his wrist April 19 while swinging at a pitch and underwent surgery four days later.

--RHP Craig Hansen, on the disabled list with neck spasms, stayed behind in Pittsburgh as the Pirates began their five-game road trip Wednesday. Hansen was examined by a specialist in an attempt to learn why he has been slow to recover from his injury.

MEDICAL WATCH:

RHP Matt Capps (sore right elbow) was unavailable May 5-6, and he won't pitch before May 9.

SS Jack Wilson (sprained left middle finger) went on the 15-day disabled list April 25. He is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Class AAA Indianapolis on May 9.

RHP Craig Hansen (neck spasms) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 20. He played catch May 3 for the first time since getting hurt.

C Ryan Doumit (broken bone in right wrist) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 20. He had surgery April 23, and he will be out eight to 10 weeks.

LHP Phil Dumatrait (arthroscopic right shoulder surgery in August 2008) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27. He was pitching in extended spring training in mid-April.

ROTATION:

LHP Paul Maholm

RHP Ian Snell

LHP Zach Duke

RHP Ross Ohlendorf

RHP Jeff Karstens

BULLPEN:

RHP Matt Capps (closer)

LHP John Grabow

RHP Tyler Yates

LHP Sean Burnett

RHP Evan Meek

RHP Jesse Chavez

LHP Donnie Veal

CATCHERS:

Jason Jaramillo

Robinzon Diaz

INFIELDERS:

1B Adam LaRoche

2B Freddy Sanchez

SS Brian Bixler

3B Andy LaRoche

INF/OF Eric Hinske

INF Ramon Vasquez

OUTFIELDERS:

LF Nyjer Morgan

CF Nate McLouth

RF Brandon Moss

OF Craig Monroe

OF Delwyn Young

Author: Fox Sports

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Added: May 7, 2009