Pirates call up Antwone Kelly before series against Marlins

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted relief pitcher Antwone Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of their weekend series against the Miami Marlins. The call-up comes after the Pirates bullpen, currently struggling with a 4.45 ERA, endured significant blowups in recent games. Kelly, a 22-year-old right-hander, brings a fastball that can reach triple digits and a solid past performance, including a 3.02 ERA last season. The Pirates are seeking to improve their pitching staff following a series of disappointing outings. They will play three home games against the Marlins, starting Friday evening.

• 10:57 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates call up Antwone Kelly ahead of weekend series vs. Marlins