The Pirates have demoted reliever Steven Jackson back to Indianapolis to make room on the roster for Daniel McCutchen, who will start tonight in Oakland. This comes as no surprise; the Bucs called up Jackson and fellow reliever Justin Thomas a few days ago, when it was clear then that they'd need a roster spot today for a starting pitcher. Thomas had pitched brilliantly at Indianapolis and earned a more extended shot with the Bucs; Jackson, not so much.
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