Pirates urged to promote Justin Meis as bullpen solution

The Pittsburgh Pirates are facing significant issues within their bullpen and are being encouraged to promote Justin Meis from Triple-A Indianapolis. Meis, a right-handed reliever, holds a 3.00 ERA this season with a 1.03 WHIP over 30 appearances. With the trade deadline approaching, the Pirates are exploring options for bullpen help but may find it challenging to negotiate trades. Meis has performed exceptionally well lately, recording a 2.84 ERA in May and striking out 12 batters in his last eight outings. His performance and local ties make him a candidate for a call-up in hopes of bolstering the team's pitching staff.

• 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — It’s time for Pirates to call up Pittsburgh’s own Justin Meis