Getty Images Starling Marte has appeared in 23 straight games with the Pirates since his promotion from Triple-A Indianapolis on July 26. But that streak will be snapped in Sunday’s series finale at Busch Stadium.
According to Michael Sanserino of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Marte has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right oblique strain that he suffered in Saturday night’s 5-4 loss to the Cardinals.
Jose Tabata has been recalled to take the open roster spot despite batting just .297/.353/.354 with zero home runs and 15 RBI in 41 games on the farm.
Marte, a 23-year-old top prospect, has registered a .708 OPS with four homers, four stolen bases and 10 RBI over the first 23 games of his major league career. He should rejoin the Pirates around early September.
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- jon623 - Aug 19, 2012 at 2:54 PM
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Hoping for a quick recovery. He is a dynamic prospect that will be, and already has been, a lot of fun to watch. It’s going to be great watching him grow into his own.
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- redguy12588 - Aug 19, 2012 at 3:09 PM
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Pirates have been killed with injuries lately, stinks.
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- stanggtman - Aug 20, 2012 at 1:39 AM
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Reds rule!
