The Pirates gave John Van Benschoten another chance to prove he could be a starting pitcher in the majors Monday, and again, Van Benschoten showed that he couldn't.
The Pirates optioned Van Benschoten back to Class AAA Indianapolis after Monday's game in which Van Benschoten allowed seven runs (six earned) in four-plus innings.
Van Benschoten was recalled April 27 and was 0-2 with a 9.39 ERA in four outings.
The Pirates will not make a move until Tuesday, but two names to keep in mind are right-handed relievers Jesse Chavez and Marino Salas.
Chavez, 23, came to the Pirates in 2006 from Texas in the Kip Wells trade. Chavez is 1-1 with a 1.61 ERA at Indianapolis. He has given up 10 hits, struck out 23 and walked only five in 22 1/3 innings.
Salas, 28, came to the Pirates this past offseason in the Salomon Torres deal from Milwaukee. Salas is 2-0 with a 0.77 ERA and has given up 17 hits and seven walks while striking out 20 in 23 1/3 innings.
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Try JVB in the outfield, where he belonged in the first place!
Or trade him so that another team can try to "Ankiel" him.
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