Pirates activate INF Sutton
The Pirates activated infielder Drew Sutton, who was claimed off waivers from the Tampa Rays on Sunday, and optioned left-handed pitcher Doug Slaten to Triple-A Indianapolis.
The Pirates also optioned infielder Matt Hague to Indianapolis and promoted catcher Eric Fryer from Triple-A.
Sutton was batting .271 with six RBIs in 48 at-bats with the Rays before he was designated for assignment and claimed by the Pirates.