The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski to Triple-A and recalled Mike Burrows, a promising 25-year-old starting pitcher who has excelled in Triple-A with a 2.51 ERA. While fans might have expected the highly-rated Bubba Chandler to be called up, the Pirates are opting for Burrows, who has demonstrated impressive stats post-injury, including a 28-to-4 K/BB ratio over his last 17 2/3 innings. Burrows brings a well-rounded pitching arsenal and experience from his MLB debut, where he earned a win despite limited outings in the past.
Burrows has been outstanding this season in Triple-A, pitching to a sterling 2.51 ERA and averaging 94.7 mph on his fastball.
Despite fans' hopes for the call-up of Bubba Chandler, the Pirates are opting for Burrows, who is more seasoned post-surgery and performing well.
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