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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.