The Pittsburgh Pirates today placed left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter on the 15-day injured list with left triceps tendonitis.
The team has selected the contract of right-handed Brent Honeywell Jr. from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl has been designated for assignment to make room for Honeywell Jr. on the 40-man roster.
In addition, catcher Henry Davis had his rehab assignment ended, has been activated from the injured list, and optioned to Triple-A.
Honeywell Jr. was 1-3 with seven saves, a 4.85 ERA (39.0ip/21er) and 33 strikeouts in 31 appearances this season with Indianapolis at the time he was promoted to the Pirates.
Honeywell Jr. attended big league camp as a non-roster invitee during spring training with the Pirates.
Last year Honeywell Jr. went a combined 2-4 with a 4.82 ERA (52.1ip/28er), 45 strikeouts and .260 batting average against in 40 appearances between San Diego and Chicago (AL).
He will wear uniform No. 34.
