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Pirates Recall Pitcher Nick Tropeano, Option Pitcher Nick Mears

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The Pirates have recalled right-handed pitcher Nick Tropeano from the club's alternate training site in Altoona.

In a corresponding move, they have optioned right-handed pitcher Nick Mears.

Tropeano was a fifth-round pick of the Houston Astros in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft and debuted with them in 2014.

Over 42 games in the majors, he has gone 12-14 with an ERA of 4.51.

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